Sunday, July 20, 2008

Microdermabrasion Benefits

By Mary Bentley

One of the most popular skin care treatments of the day is a procedure known as microdermabrasion. Often described as a facial sandblasting or facial vacuuming these two descriptions allude to the two processes used in the treatment, or rather the two functions of the microdermabrasion machine. Firstly and primarily the machine creates a circular air flow that forces aluminum oxide crystals to be blasted upon the skin's surface and then such up all the residue. The result is the removal of the very top layer of skin which consists mainly of dead and dying skin cells.

The professional non-invasive cosmetic procedure known as microdermabrasion is an entirely safe treatment if performed by a suitably trained person. The process is so simple that it can now be performed, at home, using cheap equipment (around $200), by almost anybody but, of course, the best results are always going to be gained in the cosmetic clinic, beauty salon or spa.

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.

Acne sufferers are becoming increasingly aware of the incredible benefits they can gain from having regular microdermabrasion treatments. Although acne is not yet fully understood there has been much discovered in recent years. Part of the development process of acne is the formation of comedones, which are the plugs found blocking pores in blackheads and whiteheads. By using microdermabrasion regularly you can remove comedones and stop them from forming thus reducing new acne.

The use of microdermabrasion in the battle against acne is increasing and the importance of this can not be understated. Unless you have suffered from a bad case of acne it will be impossible for you to understand how devastating this problem can be. Acne can be extremely painful but, most probably, the most painful part is the way in which others react when they see it. Nearly all reactions are adverse and sufferers can become severely depressed which complicates things still further.

Of course there are many other treatments for acne and much depends on your skin as to how effective these acne treatments can be. One treatment may work wonders on one person but fail terribly on a another. Obviously the more treatments that are available the better and because microdermabrasion is proving so effective against acne it is quickly becoming the treatment of preference for really bad cases.

There are many benefits of microdermabrasion and the most important are mentioned above but other benefits include the visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. Furthermore it is extremely effective at reducing the visibility (or removing completely) of acne scars and other blemishes.

It is really quiet possible that the reason why microdermabrasion is one of today's most popular skin care treatments is that there are so many varied benefits. Almost every person on the planet could gain at least one of these benefits after only a few sessions at a medical spa. At the moment it would appear that it's popularity is continuing to increase in popularity. Maybe it is time for you to give it a try?

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