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MICRODERMABRASION BENEFITS
 Most people want a clear idea of microdermabrasion benefits before they sign on for a series of treatments.
If you're curious about the types of benefits you'll get from regular microdermabrasion treatments, we've compiled a short list here:
- Clean Skin
After
a microdermabrasion treatment your skin will feel unbelievably clean. This is because the mild crystal (or diamond) abrasion process removes all debris from the surface of your skin, including dead cells, excess oil, and surface dust and pollution. As a clean skin is essential to prevent breakouts and all forms of uneven skin texture, cleansing should be an important part of your regular skin care regimen.
- Accelerated Skin Renewal
One of the most important microdermabrasion benefits is the stimulation of your body's natural skin renewal function. By stimulating blood flow to your skin, microdermabrasion hastens the production of new skins cells, as well as encouraging a faster delivery to the skin's surface. So your skin looks and feels fresher.
- Renewed Collagen Production
Collagen is the connective substance that binds the body's tissues, including skin, bone, tendons and muscles. It provides both strength and flexibility to the skin, but deteriorates with age, leading to wrinkles and sagging.
An important microdermabrasion benefit is its stimulation of new collagen production. In a clinical study undertaken by Doctors Mark G. Rubin and Steven S. Greenbaum in 2000, results showed a marked increased in collagen deposits in the dermis (the second layer of skin) after a series of six microdermabrasion treatments.
- Reduction of Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Because of renewed collagen production, your skin will show a decrease in visible lines and wrinkles. You will also notice an improvement in loose or sagging skin.
- Reduction of Enlarged Pores
The improved elasticicty of your skin, along with the cleansing function of microdermabrasion treatments, will help shrink unsightly large pores (often a function of oily skin). The surface of your skin will exhibit a smoother, more even texture.
- Elimination of Breakouts
Because cleansing is one of the basic microdermabrasion benefits, you'll have fewer problems with whiteheads or blackheads. Acne also responds well to microdermabrasion.
- Reduction of blemishes
The faster skin cell renewal stimulated by microdermabrasion treatments results in a reduction of blemishes caused by sun damage. Pigmentation changes or discoloration will fade, as well as freckles and other skin blemishes.
- Fewer Oily Skin Problems
Oily skin is a result of excessive sebum, a naturally occurring skin lubricant. The skin may look thick or rough in texture, or exhibit a shiny surface. It's susceptible to clogged pores, breakouts and excessive accumulation of dead skin cells on the skin's surface.
Microdermabrasion offers an effective solution to all oily skin problems.
- Reduction of Scar Tissue
Medical microdermabrasion is used to reduce scar tissue such acne scarring, chicken pox scars, other forms of facial scarring and stretch marks.
The depth and nature of the scar tissue will determine the number of treatments required.
- Increase in Skin Density
As well as losing its tone and elasticity, skin becomes thinner with age. In the study by Doctors Rubin and Greenbaum, they observed that the epidermis (or uppermost layer of the skin) became thicker after the microdermabrasion treatments.
Microdermabrasion has been used by dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, beauty therapists
and spa owners for over 15 years, and the results have been well documented. If you're considering microdermabrasion for your skin problems, we suggest sourcing a competent therapist and signing up initially for one session. You'll know after the first session if it's something you wish to follow through on.
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