Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a new and popular cosmetic procedure that helps promote healthy, younger-looking skin. Microdermabrasion treats the effects of sun-damaged skin, fine wrinkles, and age spots. It is also beneficial for treating oily and acne prone skin, acne scars, enlarged pores, blackheads and whiteheads. Many times it can remove or lessen scars and superficial pigmentation on the skin.

Microdermabrasion requires no medical oversight and is commonly offered with other facial spa treatments in day spas and medical spas, as well as by dermatologists. Microdermabrasion is frequently called "the lunch time peel" because the procedure only takes about 10-15 minutes a session and most people are able to go back to work without any recovery time necessary. With microdermabrasion, a mild abrasive gently removes the top layer of skin so that new, undamaged skin will grow. The procedure requires no anaesthetic and is generally not painful.

Preventing skin damage and promoting healthy skin is affected by the choices one makes. The aging of the skin is accelerated with sun exposure, use of alcohol, smoking, and poor nutrition. Skin condition is enhanced when it is protected from the sun. It is wise to always wear sunblock (SPF 30 or above), sun hats and sunglasses. Good nutrition with proper cleansing and moisturizing also helps to achieve healthy skin.

But even if a person does all they can do to protect their skin, it will still reflect the effects of heredity, gravity and time. Many people are affected by childhood and adolescent diseases, acne, scars from disease or facial trauma, and actinic keratoses. Some wrinkles are almost inevitable from years of smiling, laughing, frowning, and squinting. With age, the skin's natural elasticity lessens as the collagen and elastin starts to break down.

Microdermabrasion helps renew the skin and erase many of the effects of time and damage. It is a gentle procedure that is both affordable and does not require a recovery period for most people. If you want healthy, younger-looking skin, what are you waiting for? Visit your local spa or dermatologist and see what microdermabrasion can do for your skin!


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