Skin Conditions
What skin conditions can Microdermabrasion be used to treat?
Anyone can benefit from microdermabrasion treatment. It improves the overall appearance of the skin giving skin a healthy glow and youthful appearance. Microdermabrasion is also extremely effective at treating a number of skin problems.
Acne & Acne Scarring
Microdermabrasion works by removing the top layers of dead skin cells from the skin's surface making it particularly effective in treating acne. Getting rid of the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin unclogs the pores reducing the chance of new spots developing.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles - Ageing Skin
The vacuum action of the microdermabrasion treatment works to stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. As we age elastin and collagen production starts to slow down. The combination of collagen stimulation and increased skin renewal will improve the condition of the skin's surface smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles.
Dry and Dehydrated Skin - Uneven Skin Tone
Normally skin renews itself approximately every 28 days. Removing the dead cells from the top layers of the skin, microdermabrasion speeds up the rate at which the skin would normally renew itself revealing new, fresh skin and giving a radiant glow.
Cellulite, 'orange peel' Effect
Microdermabrasion can't cure cellulite however it will stimulate the circulation improving blood flow to the area. To improve the appearance of cellulite clients should drink plenty of water and exercice regularly.
Stretch Marks / Pigmentation and Blemishes
Microdermabrasion can vastly improve the appearance of pigmentation and stretch marks. The microdermabrasion treatment stimulates the area being targeted to produce more collagen and speed up the skin renewal process, improving skin condition and diminishing the appearance of stretch marks and discolouration of the skin.
Microdermabrasion treatment will not remove the stretch mark. However, regular treatment will show an improvement to the treated area making the marks less abvious. Scar tissues should not be treated until all the inflammation has disappeared from the area (6 months post surgery).
Regular treatment with microdermabrasion will help improve the appearance of stretch marks by creating a blending effect to the surrounding scar tissue, also reducing any pigmentation problems that often make the stretch mark more noticeable.
Hyper-Pigmentation and the Cause (Melasma)
Most obvious causes are the oral use of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, pregnancy or interaction with certain medications. Repeated sun exposure or over exposure also plays a part as does inflammation or trauma caused to the skin. Certain chemicals found in perfumes, etc., can also result in pigmentation marks occurring. Regular microdermabrasion treatment will show significant benefits to sun-damaged skin and help remove unwanted pigmentation marks.
A course of microdermabrasion treatments can achieve beneficial results in the treatment of pigmentation marks. A course of between 10-15 treatments might be needed. It is also imperative that you use a sun block cream at all times.
Please note microdermabrasion treatment cannot help clients with the vitiligo skin disorder.
Melasma and chloasma (darkening of the skin due to hormone changes) can be helped by microdermabrasion treatment. It will help the trapped pigment move up through the epidermal layers to be shed in its normal organised way. However, many treatments may be needed to improve the area affected.
