Microdermabrasion is a popular skin treatment for removing acne, scar tissue, and other unsightly blemishes. This treatment works by using a diamond or crystal tipped wand that clears away dead skin to make your face clean and fresh. Because dead skin can dull your appearance and can trap dirt and other debris in your pores, its removal instantly clears your complexion.
Microdermabrasion is safe for all skin types, which makes it a good option for just about anyone seeking to clear away dead skin and blemishes. It does respond better to some skin types than others, so do your research and talk to your provider before going in for treatment to ensure that it’ll work for you.
If you have acne, surface level scars, shallow wrinkles, or surface sun damage to your skin, microdermabrasion is a good way to strip away the layer of old dead skin that holds those blemishes against your complexion. After a treatment, your skin is noticeably brighter and has a healthy glow about it.
Additionally, microdermabrasion is an ideal treatment for acne sufferers, as it can strip away the dirt and oil that clog pores and lead to the development of blackheads. Polishing away the materials that cause acne to form is a healthy way to prevent future breakouts or acne problems.
Microdermabrasion is non-invasive and doesn’t require any downtime, except for the time you spend at your appointment. There are however, many effective home treatments that can help you determine your skin’s response to an intense exfoliating treatment before dropping the big bucks for a professional or spa treatment.
That being said, microdermabrasion is not a long-term treatment option, as a single treatment can only do so much. While the results are immediate and last for longer than a simple facial, they must be done rather frequently in order to help you maintain that healthy, glowing look.
Microdermabrasion is effective at removing surface level blemishes and debris, but cannot permeate the skin beyond that surface level. If you’re looking to treat deep scars, cellulitis, or very deep acne, you will be disappointed by a microdermabrasion treatment.
If you have the money to spare and some surface level blemishes you’d like to kiss goodbye (who doesn’t?), then you are most likely a great candidate for such a treatment.