How Effective is Microdermabrasion?

Since it first appeared in Europe the skin care treatment known as microdermabrasion has grown in popularity year after year. Today it is one of the, if not the, most popular treatments on both sides of the Atlantic ocean. Utilizing a microdermabrasion machine fine crystals of aluminum oxide are blown, under pressure, onto the surface of the skin. The crystals remove the dead and dying skin cells on the surface which are then sucked back up into the machine.

Microdermabrasion is described as a non-invasive cosmetic procedure and, as such, the treatment carries little or no risked when it is performed by a professional who has been suitably trained and fully understands the nature of skin. Although the process is simple and can now be performed, using professional techniques, in the home with equipment costing as little as $200 the professional machines are far more powerful and, obviously, produce far better results (depending upon the skill of the technician).

One of the most immediate benefits that you will notice is the increased tightness of the skin and the fresh look and feel of it. Immediately following a session the skin can sometimes appear slightly red but this quickly settles to a healthy glow. Your skin will also have a nice sheen and far fewer open pores giving an incredibly youthful appearance which can improve of a course of treatments.

One of the most exciting benefits of microdermabrasion is gained by those people who suffer from acne. Sadly there is little scientific knowledge that is undisputable about acne but one thing is known, microdermabrasion can help reduce acne breakouts considerably! It is generally accepted that part of the development process of acne involves the formation of comedones (plugs found blocking pores in blackheads and whiteheads). By using microdermabrasion regularly you can reduce the number of comedones dramatically therefore reducing new acne lesion formation.

There has been much written about how great microdermabrasion is for curing acne. Unfortunately it is not used extensively in this field and there are a great many people who would find such treatment to be “the miracle cure” they have been waiting for. Acne is a devastating illness which has a profound effect upon a sufferers life. So great is the effect that many sufferers spend small fortunes on acne remedies. By treating unaffected areas of skin it is possible to vastly reduce the amount of acne to the point that it has almost disappeared and, together with other acne treatments it can be brought under control.

Because we understand so little about acne there is not a general cure all treatment and, in most cases, a selection of treatments may be used. This has led to a number of treatments being developed and, because it appears to be extremely effective, microdermabrasion is quickly becoming known as one of the best ways to bring acne under control.

Many people find that after acne they are, sometimes, left with scarring. Luckily microdermabrasion can be very effective at removing (or vastly reducing the visibility of) acne scars. As well as removing acne scars it can also remove other skin blemishes and also have a profound effect upon freckles. However most people know of the treatment because of it’s excellent reputation for being able to remove spider and fine lines together with fine wrinkles. It can also greatly reduce the visibility of deeper wrinkles.

It is most probably because of the profound and varied benefits of microdermabrasion that it continues to be one of the most popular skin treatments available. Furthermore, nearly everyone can benefit from regular treatments and as more places offer it as a service competition increases which drives down the price. In some areas, where competition is high, virtually anybody can afford to incorporate the treatment into their skin care regime.

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