What is Micro Dermabrasion?

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What is Micro Dermabrasion?

If you have heard friends and co-workers talking endlessly about microdermabrasion and find yourself wondering, "What is microdermabrasion?" you should know that this non-invasive procedure can be a great way to improve the condition of your skin.

If you want great-looking skin the answer is not creams or elixirs, it's microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is usually administered by a plastic surgeon or aesthetician and the procedure involves blasting the surface of the skin with a mist of particles to remove dirt and dead skin.

Plastic surgeons and aestheticians typically use a specialized tool that passes a spray of aluminum dioxide or table salt crystals over the skin's surface and then vacuums up any debris that has been loosened by this particle spray.

The person administering the treatment is usually able to adjust the intensity of the treatment to the customized needs and expectations of individual patients. Microdermabrasion specialists are usually able to offer a light buffing for those people who are looking to remove surface imperfections on their skin and they can also offer deep exfoliation to people who want to address deeper skin damage.

Most microdermabrasion professionals will advise their clients to return for several treatments in order to achieve and maintain optimum results.

As part of the micro-dermabrasion treatment most plastic surgeons and aestheticians will apply a re-hydrating toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen to the patient's face to maximize the microdermabrasion results and leave the skin looking healthy and glowing.

As a precaution, microdermabrasion patients are often advised to avoid direct sun exposure for at least a week after their procedure. It is also recommended that patients who opt for this treatment avoid liquid foundations or pressed powder foundations for 24 hours so that the skin will not be irritated.

Now that you know the ins and outs of microdermabrasion you can take advantage of all of the perks that the procedure can offer including a smooth, fresh, rejuvenated complexion.

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