Ladies, let’s face it. We spend a ton of money trying to get the best skin we can get. It’s okay because beautiful skin is worth every dollar! However, there is one skin care treatment that I recommend adding to your skin care regimen. That spa treatment is called microdermabrasion.
Microdermabrasion is a treatment that essentially exfoliates the old, dry, damaged skin from your face. A mildly abrasive, handheld microdermabrasion wand and machine is used to basically sand away only the top of skin layers. It’s a painless treatment that is great for reducing the effects of light scarring, acne, discoloration, sun damage, dry skin and more.
It can even removes fine lines and helps with skin tightening to improved skin texture.
I know you have a lot of questions about this treatment. In this blog, I have answered some of the most asked questions for you. Keep reading to get the answers to frequently asked questions about this amazing skin treatment.
How long does a microdermabrasion treatment take?
Good news! A microdermabrasion procedure is relatively quick. In fact, you could probably get it done on your lunch break and still have time to chow down on a sandwich and drink.
A typical microdermabrasion treatment takes about 30 minutes to complete. Since there are not any side effects other than mild redness, you won’t need any recovery time. However, you may want to avoid putting anything on your skin for a while.
How long should I wait in-between treatments?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), your body will create and shed skin cells every 27 days on average. However, this does not mean that the new skin you see in a month is good skin. The AAD also states that the top 18 to 23 layers of skin is dead skin. The new skin is created underneath the dead skin.
Since skin is constantly growing and shedding, it makes sense to get a treatment each time your body pushes a new layer of dead skin to the top. Once a month would be the minimum. However, some people elect to get a treatment every two weeks to help get rid of all those dead skin layers.
How effective is microdermabrasion for treating acne scars?
Scars from acne look bad and can get worse with age. You do not have to settle for this. Microdermabrasion is the answer you have been looking for. It is arguably the best skin treatment for getting rid of scars from acne. You will begin to see results after your first treatment, and it will continue to get better with more treatments.
Microdermabrasion is great for getting rid of acne scarring, but only certain types of scars. It is effective against depressed scars that are flat against your skin. It will not work on ice pick scars because those are much deeper. It also is not a good treatment for cystic breakouts.
How effective is microdermabrasion for treating wrinkles?
Microdermabrasion is an effective treatment that removes fine lines in the skin. Wrinkles are essentially caused by a loss of moisture and elasticity as you age. Of course, the top layers of dead skin would be worse than the bottom layers. By scrubbing away these dead skin cells and revealing new layers with more elasticity, the appearance of wrinkles is greatly diminished.
In fact, you will get rid of wrinkles as well as have an instant improvement in skin texture and skin tone. The added elasticity can also help with skin tightening so you won’t have to worry about saggy-looking skin. It’s like getting an instant and quick rejuvenation of damaged skin.
How much does the skin treatment procedure cost?
There is more good news! Microdermabrasion is very affordable. According to a survey done by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of a microdermabrasion treatment in the United States is around $131. This does not include any additional costs that may be incurred. Generally, you can get the procedure done at your local dermatologist or spa for, on average, for a total cost of $100 – $300 per treatment.
What needs to be done for post-treatment care?
As I mentioned earlier, there aren’t any side effects of getting microdermabrasion treatments. There are a few things you should do after treatments to care for your skin:
- You will need to avoid sun exposure for a few days after treatment.
- You can expect some redness that should disappear in a few hours. If your skin is sensitive, it might take a day for the redness to disappear.
- It’s not uncommon for your skin to be a little dry and/or flaky. Just increase the amount of moisturizer you use for a few days.
You should not experience any bruising or abrasions unless the technician had to work an area more than usual. They should have discussed this with you in advance. If they didn’t and you notice bruising or abrasions, you may want to go somewhere else next time.
Final Thoughts on Microdermabrasion
I have really benefited from having microdermabrasion as a part of my skin care regimen. Now that you have the facts, you can make a more informed decision about adding it to yours also. Microdermabrasion has been around for a long time.
It’s safe, effective treatment with no side effects and it has been perfected by professionals in the industry. If I can have healthy, beautiful skin with microdermabrasion treatments, there is no reason you can’t also.