Smoother, healthier skin is something that almost everyone desires. It can make you appear younger, help delay the inevitable effects of aging and improve your self-confidence. The problem is that most treatments for the effects of aging require more invasive approaches that can lead to infections, scarring and many undesirable side effects. They also tend to be painful, and require a significant amount of recovery.
Non-invasive treatments have advanced to overcome the numerous pitfalls associated with surgical rejuvenation techniques. Microdermabrasion represents one of the most advanced techniques, as it can do everything from rejuvenating the appearance of skin to minimizing the appearance of some scars and wrinkles.
What is Microdermabrasion?
This treatment involves using microscopic needles to perforate the skin. This loosens different components of the skin, which in turn allows for everything from dull skin to fine lines and scars to be treated. The depth and density of the treatment will determine what it can treat. This allows it to remove certain bad cells while fostering healing in other areas of the skin.
How Does It Work?
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive treatment. Microscopic needles target certain layers of the skin, which in turn allows for it to remove undesirable parts of the skin. Once these components are targeted, they become fragile and “fall” off the skin like dead skin cells should. This leaves new, healthier skin exposed while allowing skin to exist in a more efficient state.
Detrimental conditions, such as acne and clogged pores, may be deterred by microdermabrasion treatments. This happens due to the way it removes potential contaminants from the skin. Treatments with nutrient or chemical-based topical agents will also be more effective due to the increased permeability of the skin.
Why Should You Consider Microdermabrasion?
The largest advantage of this treatment is the fact that it can improve a variety of mild to moderate skin conditions without the need for surgery. It can accomplish this by the flexibility involved with the treatment itself.
Another advantage is the fact that microdermabrasion can treat just a small area of the face or the entire face. This allows benefits to be as confined as needed, which contrasts to chemical peels and other non-invasive treatments that require the entire face to be treated.
The convenience of microdermabrasion is yet another advantage. Treatment sessions can range anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes, which in turn means that you can schedule microdermabrasion with accordance to your schedule.
The last major benefit of microdermabrasion is the way that it can improve other treatments. Other non-invasive treatments typically become more effective after a patient has received microdermabrasion.
Is Microdermabrasion Right for You?
Microdermabrasion is one of the few dermatological treatments that most people can benefit from. It is a safe treatment that can allow almost every patient to achieve smoother, healthier skin. To learn more, or to see if it is the treatment of choice for your skin, schedule a consultation at Pender Medi Spa in Vancouver. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this effective treatment. Contact our office today to book your appointment.
