We all want beautiful, radiant skin. But we live in a world where our skin is exposed to dirt and pollutants on a daily basis. With the inevitable aging process and the effect of gravity, not forgetting the sun’s UV rays that darken our skin, it’s no wonder why so many people are looking for effective skin care treatments.
There are numerous treatments available to help reverse the signs of aging, lighten pigmentation and improve the overall condition of your skin. One of the most popular treatments is microdermabrasion.
Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure that removes the outer layer of dead cells from your skin to reveal younger, healthier-looking skin. It also promotes collagen production, which helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It is also used for:
- Skin texture improvement
- Removal of blackheads and whiteheads
- Reduction of acne scars
- Decrease of oily skin
- Improvement of overall skin health.
Here are 5 of the most common results you can expect from microdermabrasion:
1. Exfoliation
Exfoliation should be the first and most immediate result of microdermabrasion. The removal of the top layer of skin causes a softening in the appearance of superficial hyper-pigmentation, photo damage, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and other skin conditions. Results are usually apparent immediately after treatment, and certainly within 24 hours.
2. Increased Skin Thickness
After microdermabrasion, skin thickness increases due to stimulation of collagen production by the body. The results are more noticeable with each progressive treatment.
3. Improved Circulation
The vacuum action performed during microdermabrasion will improve circulation to the skin’s surface. Increased blood flow brings fresh oxygen and nutrients to nourish the skin’s cells and flush toxins from the body.
4. Pore Size Reduction
With improved circulation and increased elasticity, pores appear reduced in size for clearer looking skin.
5. Diminished Appearance of Scars
Microdermabrasion results show a reduction in stretch marks, surgical scars, acne scars and chicken pox scars with consistent treatments. Microdermabrasion is an effective way to treat acne scars as it exfoliates dead skin cells, removes excess oil and unclogs pores. A series of treatments are needed for best results. Patients should avoid picking their pimples as this can cause permanent scarring.
Conclusion
Microdermabrasion is undoubtedly a great cosmetic procedure for your skin. It’s a painless and non-invasive treatment that does not require any downtime. It is a great way to treat sun damage, age spots, acne scars, enlarged pores, blackheads, whiteheads and other skin irregularities caused by aging or acne. When you go for the procedure, the points discussed above are some of the main results you should expect.