Back to Basics: Micro-Dermabrasion

Micro-Dermabrasion- conventional treatment uses friction to exfoliate the dead top layers of skin cells. This will reduce visible sun damage, pigmentation, acne scars, and even reduce the amount of pre cancers you might get over your lifetime. A special machine presses on the skin and sprays an abrasive element (usually aluminum oxide crystals), while the vacuum sucks up dead skin cells and the remaining crystals. 

A gentler Micro-Dermabrasion treatment uses a wand with a tip that is impregnated with tiny diamond particles. This method will not penetrate as deeply as the crystal which makes it ideal for sensitive skin. The procedure is only mildly uncomfortable but certainly tolerable. Skin will be pink with a healthy glow. 

There are at home Micro-Dermabrasion kits, but save your money. They are no better than a scrub which is not good for your skin. Scrubs with granules or crystals only scratch the surface. Some people tend to overdue and irritate or even break small capillaries. Better choice is a mild glycolic wash which is an enzyme that sits on the surface and eats the dead skin cells. Best bet-leave it to the professionals for a real Micro-Dermabrasion. One of the healthiest things you can do for your skin.