Microdermabrasion

To some of us the word “Microdermabrasion” seems extreme or scary.

The purpose, and the process of microdermabrasion is not extreme at all. Basically Microdermabrasion is a general term for the application of tiny rough grains to buff away the surface layer of skin. Many different products and treatments use this method, including medical procedures, salon treatments and creams and scrubs. The idea of this process is that if you remove or break up the stratum corneum, the body interprets that as a mild injury and rushes to replace the lost skin cells with new and healthy ones. In the first hour after treatment, this causes mild edema (swelling) and erythema (redness). Depending on the individual, these side effects can last anywhere from an hour to two days

With the stratum corneum gone, the skin's surface is improved. The healing process brings with it newer skin cells that look and feel smoother. Some of the skin's visible imperfections, like sun damage, blemishes and fine lines, are removed. Also, without the stratum corneum acting as a barrier, medicinal creams and lotions are more effective because more of their active ingredients and moisture can find their way down to the lower layers of skin. As microdermabrasion temporarily removes some moisture from the skin, it is always followed by the application of moisturizing creams.

Basically old skin is removed, and newer healthier skin is brought to the surface hyper pigmentation (the darkening of skin because of skin damage and pollutants) can be removed. The skin becomes fuller, fine lines are less noticeable, and products are absorbed more easily. None of that seems scary or extreme now does it?

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