Q) what is microdermabrasion? And how does it act?
A) This procedure is done using a modern machine in which very fine crystals of aluminium powder are sprayed on the skin and at the same time is sucked back into the machine along with the superficial/dead skin cells. In the process a fine stimulus is given to the skin to grow faster without using any medicines!!
Q) How safe is the procedure?
A) In trained hands the procedure is amongst the safest cosmetic procedures, but there may be some redness for 1 or 2 days, some flaking and dryness of skin may be seen especially in dry weather conditions. In thinner skins sometimes some streaks are visible for a few days.
Q) How long does it take and what are the precautions?
A) One session for the full face or upper back usually takes around 15 minutes and has to be repeated every 15 to 20 days for 6-8 sessions, being a cosmetic procedure some people like to keep coming fo maintanence sessions every month or so. One should avoid the sun few days after the treatment and apply sunscreens and moisturizers and other medicines adviced by the doctor. After the procedure you should also avoid procedures like waxing and bleaching of the affected areas for few days. Tell your doctor if you have psoriasis, herpes/cold sores of lips or a bad tendency of forming thick scars.
Q) Who should be doing it ? Are the skin polishing at parlours the same?
A) Any doctor trained in the procedure or a skin specialist should do it preferably. The polishing treatments widely “promoted, packaged and sold” by some parolurs may not be using the sterile tips and may not use a “desirable strength/suction” for fear of “side effects”, also the equipment used is usually different . For cost cutting a good crystal flow may not be used by some.
Q) Whom does the procedure help?
A) Almost anyone can undergo the procedure. People with active acne should avoid preferably till pimples settle down. It is used for acne scars, for it regenerative actions , as an adjuvant for fine wrinkles and dull complexion. Can be used for the face, arms and the back and almost any other area.
Q) Do I need to apply something after the procedure?
A) Sunscreens and some other creams may be prescribed by your doctor.