When considering a new facial treatment it can be difficult to decide if it is right for you. Learning more about microdermabrasion will hopefully help you to decide if it\u2019s something you would consider.<\/p>\n
What Is Microdermabrasion?<\/strong> What does the treatment involve?<\/strong> How long does it take? <\/strong> How do I know it\u2019s right for me?<\/strong> Microdermabrasion is not recommended for anyone suffering from acute acne or active rosacea, weeping acne stages 3 or 4, diabetes, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, undiagnosed lesions, auto-immune diseases, fragile capillaries, lupus or keratosis.<\/p>\n How much does microdermabrasion cost?<\/strong> Does it hurt?<\/strong> Are the effects visible straight away?<\/strong> What are the risks?<\/strong> When considering a new facial treatment it can be difficult to decide if it is right for you. Learning more about microdermabrasion will hopefully help you to decide if it\u2019s something you would consider. What Is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure for getting rid of acne scars, sun spots and fine wrinkles. The treatment […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1350,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n
\n Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure for getting rid of acne scars, sun spots and fine wrinkles. The treatment involves sandblasting the top layer of skin with a special hand held wand which emits aluminum oxide micro crystals. No lasers or chemicals are used. The treatment stimulates collagen production which helps the skin to rejuvenate more quickly after the procedure.<\/p>\n
\n Before the treatment the skin is cleansed with a special gel. The practitioner then begins the treatment. The hand-held device is pressed against the skin and the practitioner moves in lines over the entire face. As the aluminum oxide micro crystals are flowing the device also vacuums up the dead skin cells and used crystals. After the treatment skin is soothed with a special cooling gel.<\/p>\n
\n A typical treatment can take up to half an hour for the face and up to an hour if it is to include other parts of the body.<\/p>\n
\n Microdermabrasion is designed to get rid of or lessen the appearance of superficial acne scars, blotchy skin, white and blackheads, large pores and age or sun spots. It can also help to even the skin tone. All types of skin can be treated but it\u2019s best to go for a consultation before considering the treatment as there are some skin conditions that mean microdermabrasion may be unsuitable for your skin.<\/p>\n
\n Prices for the treatment vary but can cost roughly \u20ac100 for a 30 minute session and many places offer a reduction if you go for a few treatments.<\/p>\n
\n Often referred to as the \u201clunchtime peel\u201d, Microdermabrasion is a relatively painless treatment. Many people report itching or stinging when the crystals come in contact with their skin initially but this lessened over the course of the treatment. In the first 24 hours after the treatment skin appears pink but it should not be sore or itchy.<\/p>\n
\nSome have reported that their skin looked better after the first treatment. Initially skin looks cleaner but major changes in the appearance of wrinkles or scars can take a few treatments.<\/p>\n
\n Microdermabrasion is non invasive so the main risk comes from unsterilised equipment. These problems are very rare though as salons are very cautious about cleaning and maintaining equipment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"