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The
Effect
Microdermabrasion is a widely used skin resurfacing
technique. It has the advantages of minimal risk and fast
recovery compared to other techniques like standard
dermabrasion, chemical peeling and laser resurfacing.
Microdermabrasion is comparable with dermabrasion, but as
its name implies, it utilizes tiny crystals to eliminate the
surface skin layers. It is recommended for correcting fine
lines and more superficial scars.
Advantages consist of:
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Anesthesia is not mandatory.
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It is
almost painless.
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Facial redness is minimized.
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Simple and quick to perform.
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Can
be repeated at short intervals.
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Does
not interrupt the patient's life significantly.
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The
Procedure
Microdermabrasion is a skin-freshening technique that helps
restore facial skin that has been dulled from the sun and
the effects of aging.
The procedure itself is brief and
uncomplicated. Goggles are placed over your eyes to shield
them and the skin is cleansed. Subsequently, the doctor
eradicates the surface skin by means of a delicate, handheld
device resembling a dentist’s polishing instrument. using
this device, tiny crystals are sprayed on the skin and
suctioned back up into the machine, along with loosened
skin. The doctor may adjust the pressure to restrain the
amount of penetration, or pass over an area a number of
times to eliminate the most damaged skin.
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Best
Candidates
Microdermabrasion is mainly effective on superficial skin
conditions because it creates a superficial depth of
injury. Superficial skin conditions consist of early photo
aging, fine lines and superficial scarring.
Microdermabrasion does not bear the risks of pigmentary
changes or scarring engendered by techniques such as
dermabrasion, chemical peels or laser resurfacing.
Consequently, this treatment entails modest risk and rapid
recovery. Microdermabrasion is well suited for patients
with early photo damage and busy lifestyle since the only
real downtime is the treatment itself. But patients with
deep rhytides, deep scars or pigmentary abnormalities are
not likely to attain considerable outcome.
In most cases, the best candidates for
microdermabrasion are people who are:
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In
good physical health.
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Psychologically stable.
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Unable to take time out of their schedule to recuperate
from more powerful resurfacing procedures (such as
chemical peels, laser resurfacing and dermabrasion).
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Non-smokers.
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Desiring to look younger and more refreshed.
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Well
informed in regard to the procedure’s outcome.
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Realistic in their expectations.
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Treatments
The skin
is washed of all make-up and oil before the treatment. No
topical or local anesthetic is needed, although its usage is
not prohibited. Contact lenses are taken away, and eye
protection is placed to avoid injury from stray particles.
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Side Effects
The most significant advantage of microdermabrasion is its
lack of complications. In early years of use, reports
allude to redness of the eyes, photophobia, and epiphora
after examination by an ophthalmologist. The examination
discovered conjunctival congestion, crystals adherent to the
cornea, and superficial punctate keratopathy. By means of
eye protection, ocular complications are virtually
eliminated, but corneal abrasion from stray crystals
continues to be a theoretic risk.
Scarring has not been recognized from microdermabrasion,
although scarring is theoretically probable when producing
any injury to the skin. Then again, microdermabrasion
hardly expands through the epidermis, so the depth of injury
is very superficial. To say such explains both its
advantage and its limitation. Superficial injury denotes
prompt healing and recovery with little risk; yet, only
superficial skin conditions, such as fine lines, quality of
the skin and shallow scars can be addressed.
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Recovery Time
The quickness of the procedure and its recovery time has warranted
it the name “the lunchtime peel”. It can simply be fit into
an hour-long lunch break. Right after the procedure, women
can put on make-up and go back to their normal activities.
The skin will turn pink instantly afterward, although this
color will lighten within a few hours.
The results of this treatment are slight progress in texture and
the appearance of refreshed-looking skin. Depending on the
extent of the problem, the procedure may be repeated to
accomplish more remarkable results and create smoother,
younger-looking skin.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Q: What
is microdermabrasion?
A:
Microdermabrasion is a skin-freshening technique that helps
refurbish facial skin that has been dulled from the sun and
the effects of maturity. The doctor employs a device like a
fine sandblaster to spray tiny crystals across the face,
integrating gentle abrasion with suction to eliminate the
dead, outer layer of skin. As with other skin rejuvenation
techniques, additional treatment may be required to decrease
or get rid of fine wrinkles and unnecessary pigmentation.
Q: What
are the benefits of microdermabrasion?
A:
Microdermabrasion can remedy rough
skin texture, some types of scarring, uneven pigmentation
and age (liver) spots. It is also capable of eliminating or
bettering whiteheads and blackheads, some stretch marks and
fine wrinkles. As a result of eliminating superficial
layers of the skin, microdermabrasion lets new skin to
emerge. In fact, this procedure even stimulates the growth
of new skin cells. Microdermabrasion can be applied for all
skin types and skin tones. For best results, it can be
repeated as often as once a week.
Q: How long do the treatments take?
A:
In general, the procedure goes on from 15 to 30 minutes.
It is often essential to repeat the procedure to accomplish
the preferred outcome. A standard regimen consists of four
to eight treatments at intervals of one to three weeks.
Q: Are
there risks involved in microdermabrasion?
A:
The procedure does not entail any
serious, known risks. A number of patients with very
sensitive skin may go through some irritation. Discuss this
likelihood with your doctor if you are troubled about the
effects of this treatment on sensitive skin.
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