Frequently Asked Microdermabrasion Questions

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Q: How Is Micro Derma Abrasion Different From Glycolic Acid?

A: Glycolic acid is used as a light chemical peel. It removes the uppermost layer of skin. Light chemical peels and Microdermabrasion are both non-invasive procedures that can also be performed at-home with special consumer kits. Neither has any major risks or side-effects and both have limited effectiveness. They can help diminish or even remove superficial scarring and wrinkles, age spots, stretch marks and uneven skin texture. For deeper skin imperfections, you may need a more invasive procedure.

Q: How Safe Is Having Microdermabrasion If I Have Psoriasis?

A: Psoriasis patients should not have Microdermabrasion. This procedures is somewhat invasive to the skin (any skin rejuvenation treatment is to some extent) and can worsen their condition. This applies to home Microdermabrasion as well, despite its mild effect.

Q: Microdermabrasion, Is It Recommended On Blackheads?

A: By exfoliating the top layer of the skin, Microdermabrasion machines clean deep into the pore and removes excess oil and dirt that clog pores - which causes blackheads. Most blackheads are removed while more stubborn blackheads are reduced.

Q: What Are The Results Of Microdermabrasion?

A: According to thousands of online testimonials, spa Microdermabrasion works on fine skin imperfections. But like with most non-surgical techniques, the effects depend on your medical condition, your body's ability to recover and on who does the procedure. Most people who have tried micro abrasion say the procedure was effective in diminishing acne scars, age spots, fine lines, enlarged pores, red marks, stretch marks and dull skin more severe skin imperfections cannot be improved with this non-invasive technique, because it only sandblasts the top layer of the skin, not being able to reach deeper layers of skin.

Q: What Qualifications Do You Need For Microdermabrasion?

A: Microdermabrasion machines can only be operated by people with specific theoretical and practical training. Since this procedure is still relatively new, regulations regarding Microdermabrasion certification vary from state to state. Generally speaking, for a person to perform professional in-office Microdermabrasion, one needs to conclude a supervised 14 to 30 hour training and pass a practical exam with the institution offering the course. This institution can be a large spa, a vocational school, a dermatology clinic, a beauty academy or a device manufacturer.

Q: Does Microdermabrasion Make Surgical Scars Even Themselves Out?

A: Microdermabrasion evens out skin texture and helps remove superficial surgical scars. More severe surgical scarring needs more advanced non-surgical techniques, like a deep chemical peel or laser face rejuvenation.

Q: Is Microdermabrasion Recommended After Accutane (Isotretinoin)?

A: Microdermabrasion is not recommended for patients taking Accutane. This acne treatment works by reducing the amount of oil produced by the skin's sebaceous glands which reduces the skin's ability to recover after body or facial exfoliation. Having microdermabrasions while on Accutane may cause permanent scarring. This applies to self systems and office treatment.

Q: Does Microdermabrasion Help If I Have Asian Skin?

A: Professional Microdermabrasion tool is appropriate for all skin colors (including Asian skin ) because this procedure sandblasts only the outermost skin layer which is made of dead skin cells. There's no damage to live tissue which could cause scarring or severe irritation. The exfoliation process involved in specialist Microdermabrasion helps the skin renew itself quicker and more effectively.

Q: How Can Microdermabrasion Make Tattoos Less Noticeable?

A: Microdermabrasion works by sandblasting the outermost skin layer but cannot abrade deeper skin layers where tattooed skin cells are which is why it cannot remove tattoos. Tattoo removal needs laser or surgical procedures which are invasive enough to reach pigmented skin cells.

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