One of the most common and popular skin treatments available today is the well-known in-office procedure known as microdermabrasion.This is really a very superficial exfoliating treatment, that when combined with light chemical peels, produces a good skin maintenance benefit. The emphasis is on the words....maintenance treatment. (more on that later) Microdermabrasion can be done by many different methods such as crystals, or what we use is a fine diamond handpiece. It really works like a fine gentle sander. The top layer of skin and its dead skin cells are rubbed off, revealing smoother skin undereneath. By removing some of the outer skin cells, the deeper skin layers can better receive chemical peels and other topical skin agents.
Microdermabrasion, contrary to common perception, is not really capable of creating dramatic skin texture changes. Laser skin resurfacing and deeper chemical peels are treatments that cause deeper damage and, hence, better skin rejuvenative effects. Microdermabrasion quite simply doesn't go deep enough to create fantastic skin changes. However, microdermabrasion does have good benefits which include the following:
1. Refreshed Skin - With any microdermabrasion treatment as the old layer of dead skin is removed, this action also promotes increased circulation. This accounts for the temporary redness after treatment. Such increased circulation brings needed nutrients to regenerate new skin.
2. Quick Treatment with No Recovery Time - Microdermabrasion is a perfect 'lunchtime' treatment. Since treatments are usually less than 30 to 45 minutes and there is only slight redness after, it can easily be worked into anyone's schedule. A healthy glow in the skin is immediately created that can not be confused by anyone as a 'recovery' issue.
3. No Risks - Because microdermabrasion treatments are fairly superficial, there is no real chance of any significant problems. Unless one goes at least 50 microns deep (microdermabrasion only goes 2 to 4 microns deep) the skininjury is not deep enough to cause healing issues or any chance of permanent skin changes.
4. Affordability - Although professional microdermabrasion is typically not considered cheap, when compared to many other cosmetic treatments, it definitely costs a whole lot less. When combined with daily topical agents, periodic microdermabrasion treatments (every 6 weeks or longer) are one of your better skin care values.
Ideal for getting rid of dry skin patches, reducing large pores, improving acne conditions, as well as minimizing sun spots, scars and other discolorations, microdermabrasion treatments offer numerous benefits and should be considered in any skin care plan.
Dr. Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
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