Advantages of Microdermabrasion

by Van Dan Callejo

Microdermabrasion treatments used to be known as the lunchtime peel. This short but effective antiaging remedies skin procedure involved checking out the a dermatologist or cosmetician's clinic. Thanks to new technology it's easy to perform this costly procedure yourself at home by purchasing home microdermabrasion kits.

Professional microdermabrasion treatments involve the usage of an instrument that resembles a small blowtorch. This torch emits crystals on the surface of the epidermis and then gently polishes it. This polishing eliminates the old exfoliated old skin cells and encourages new skin cells to develop. The stimulation inside the smaller blood vessels in the facial skin is often immediately obvious since the device brings a fresh baby pink glow to the face.

These exfoliating and polishing treatments for sun-damaged skin are very popular. Microdermabrasian involves removing the superficial damaged layers in a non-invasive ways. These skin layers look healthier and the thickness of your skin is improved. However microdermabrasion is best suited if you should attend a series of treatments so that cellular structure have the constant possibility to renew and rejuvenate themselves. If you have acne scars or severe damage, you absolutely need a session every two to three weeks to achieve a smoother, healthier skin texture.

Before the advent of home microdermabrasion kits, microdermabrasion was always performed in an office. Each treatment usually took thirty minutes to an hour and cost about one hundred dollars. Now thankfully several cosmetic companies are putting out their own versions of this procedures which you can try yourself at home. This is a boon to busy and budget conscious people as most of these home dermabrasion kits only cost between $25 and $60 and contain several treatments in one kit. This enables you to turn your bathroom right into a high efficiency salon that you can visit at your leisure to polish the skin. This kind of home microdermabrasian kit is as well ideal for any slightly shy teenager who would rather aim to look after his or her acne scars in private. Some microdermabrasian products promise results in about four weeks however this will depend on how frequently and the way you use the product.

In contrast to the salons, these home microdermabrasian kits often contain creams or gels with small polishing granules. Some are thermogenic meaning the cream or gel gets hotter as it is in your face further stimulating your skin's circulation. Some kits also contain a battery powered skin polishers, which contain a slightly abrasive plastic pad to thoroughly scrub away scalp and exfoliate the top layers of the epidermis.

Regardless if you are getting microdeermabrasion down in a salon or utilizing a home microdermabrasion kit it is quite common for the skin to suffer from some irritation and redness immediately after the treatment. This is due to the exfoliation on the skin, which eventually results in the birth of new skin cells. These new skin cells will cause wrinkled skin to look plumper, dull skin to seem more vibrant and skin with acne scars to appear less pitted. In case you do suffer from mild skin irritation after care then often a mild anti-inflammatory painkiller such as Advil does the secret for relieving the discomfort.

For optimum results it's also advisable to avoid wearing make up for a few days after a treatment so you don't hamper the renewal and healing of your newly abraded skin in any way.

If you have acne and are planning to start using a home microdermabrasion kit you have to be aware that these kits are certainly not recommended to use together with Accutane, nor should you attempt microdermabrasion on your face if you have taken Accutane during the past six months. Skin that was exposed to accutane is naturally thinner and redder and there's greater risk of injury if you abrade your skin in any way if you are taking this drug.

As microdermabrasion only removes the superior superficial layers of your skin it is considered to be quite safe. Due to the fact that skin cells regenerate quickly any redness that does occur on your skin after making use of a microdermabrasion kit should disappear within a couple of hours. Used correctly a microdermabrasion kit can save you the money you'd probably normally spend repeatedly visiting a dermatologist, cosmetologist or plastic surgeon to have the skin resurfaced. However keep in mind that you will still need to do several remedies at home to achieve the same results that you would going to a salon for several microdermabrasion consultations.

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