Cosmetic techniques continue to move forward as this field expands and widens in popularity. New techniques are being developed everyday to help rejuvenate skin and make it look up to 10 years younger following just a few treatments. A long utilised and well known technique for anti-ageing is microdermabrasion. When going through a training process for this procedure, there are certain elements and facts one must be aware of.
What is It?
The superficial epidermis, which is what is felt on the surface, is one layer of your skin. The other is the deeper dermis. Millions of dead cells with immature cells underneath them forms the surface of the epidermis. Removal of the dead cells to expose the layer of the stratum corneum consisting of cells that are immature and actively growing is what this treatment does. What ends up happening is that the removal allows for the healthier skin to reveal itself. So, cosmetically, there is a significant visual change.
The Best Uses
People who have acne prone skin, multiple wrinkles, blackheads, oily skin and even for skin damaged by over-exposure to sunlight are good candidates for this particular treatment.
How is the Procedure Performed?
Micro-crystals and a vacuum mechanism are part of a special tool used for these procedures. The procedure does not require any special anaesthetic and generally speaking, it is pain free. The device is run over the skin over a period of time (sometimes up to an hour), and it gently removes the dead skin cells by bombarding it with the micro-crystals while sucking them up simultaneously through the vacuum system.
When this procedure is performed around the eye it usually requires a device that caters to that sensitivity. A diamond microdermabrasion device is often utilized in this area as a result of it's fine accuracy.
What types of Devices are Available?
These devices are of different types based on the crystals that they have on the surface. The common ones are Aluminium oxide ones, while some of them are sodium chloride crystals. Diamond microdermabrasion devices may have either real or synthetic diamonds. And still some devices can be water based while others have soft micro-bristles.
What Does it Do?
By exposing a healthy layer of cells, this process stimulates active growth of skin cells. A rush of blood to the surface of the skin increases the amount of nutrients that reaches it. This stimulates healthy skin growth.
Are there any Complications?
There are normally no complications connected with a treatment. A slight redness of the skin seen due to increased blood flow may occur but it is not the norm. The skin may be dry after the procedure, but usually the treatment centre will offer moisturising creams after.
What is It?
The superficial epidermis, which is what is felt on the surface, is one layer of your skin. The other is the deeper dermis. Millions of dead cells with immature cells underneath them forms the surface of the epidermis. Removal of the dead cells to expose the layer of the stratum corneum consisting of cells that are immature and actively growing is what this treatment does. What ends up happening is that the removal allows for the healthier skin to reveal itself. So, cosmetically, there is a significant visual change.
The Best Uses
People who have acne prone skin, multiple wrinkles, blackheads, oily skin and even for skin damaged by over-exposure to sunlight are good candidates for this particular treatment.
How is the Procedure Performed?
Micro-crystals and a vacuum mechanism are part of a special tool used for these procedures. The procedure does not require any special anaesthetic and generally speaking, it is pain free. The device is run over the skin over a period of time (sometimes up to an hour), and it gently removes the dead skin cells by bombarding it with the micro-crystals while sucking them up simultaneously through the vacuum system.
When this procedure is performed around the eye it usually requires a device that caters to that sensitivity. A diamond microdermabrasion device is often utilized in this area as a result of it's fine accuracy.
What types of Devices are Available?
These devices are of different types based on the crystals that they have on the surface. The common ones are Aluminium oxide ones, while some of them are sodium chloride crystals. Diamond microdermabrasion devices may have either real or synthetic diamonds. And still some devices can be water based while others have soft micro-bristles.
What Does it Do?
By exposing a healthy layer of cells, this process stimulates active growth of skin cells. A rush of blood to the surface of the skin increases the amount of nutrients that reaches it. This stimulates healthy skin growth.
Are there any Complications?
There are normally no complications connected with a treatment. A slight redness of the skin seen due to increased blood flow may occur but it is not the norm. The skin may be dry after the procedure, but usually the treatment centre will offer moisturising creams after.
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