Now You'll Understand What Microdermabrasion Is All About!

There's a common misconception that needs clearing up: Does microdermabrasion thin the skin? The answer is NO! Microdermabrasion is often confused with mechanical dermabrasion, but they are quite different. Let's delve into some frequently asked questions about microdermabrasion today!

1. What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion uses fine silica crystals, similar to sand, which are blasted at high speed onto the skin surface under a vacuum and then sucked back through another tube. Its mechanism of action is to remove the surface layer of dead skin cells, improve skin regeneration capabilities and texture, and simultaneously enhance cell tissue, effectively reducing fine lines and smoothing certain scars.

2. What are traditional abrasion methods, and how are they different from microdermabrasion?

Traditional skin abrasion involves using sandpaper, grinding wheels, or steel wheel grinding heads to sand uneven skin or pigmentation. However, these techniques are rough and difficult to control in-depth, require local anesthesia, may cause bleeding, have a long recovery time, and are less acceptable to patients. When using high-speed rotary grinders, the steel sand grinding head can rotate at 3000-3500 RPM, which can potentially cause cutting injuries if not careful.
European plastic surgeons and engineers developed microdermabrasion technology and equipment to overcome these shortcomings. Its principle involves tiny alumina polycrystalline crystals (referred to as microcrystals), guided by a vacuum-sealed system, impacting uneven skin scars to achieve a friction-smoothing effect. The microcrystals are fine and act uniformly; when rubbed against scars and other tissues, their surfaces bind with the abraded tissue debris and fluids, dulling the original sharp edges of the crystals, making the abrasion not too deep, easier to control, and more effective.

3. Who is suitable for microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion can be performed on various skin conditions, including acne scars, surgical scars, burn scars, pigmented spots, freckles, rough skin, and fine lines.

4. Is microdermabrasion painful?

Is anesthesia required? Microdermabrasion is performed in a clinic and does not require local anesthesia. The eyes should be adequately covered during the procedure to prevent crystals from entering. You will only feel a slight pricking sensation as the stimulation of the skin's nerve endings by microdermabrasion is very slow and gentle. Hence, only a mild tingling sensation is felt during the operation, and no anesthesia is necessary.

5. What is the post-procedure situation like for microdermabrasion?

After microdermabrasion, the skin does not usually experience any irritation or swelling; it may feel slightly dry and tight, which can be relieved by applying a B5 high-moisture serum or using a hydrating face mask. For the following two to three days, avoid using highly acidic products and apply medicinal sunscreen to prevent excessive sun exposure.

6. Are there any side effects of microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a non-chemical skin rejuvenation method and is very safe with no side effects. Besides primarily removing scars and fine lines, it can also help remove blackheads, stretch marks, pregnancy marks, and dull, blocked, or thick stratum corneum, reducing freckles and pigmentation spots.

7. Does microdermabrasion improve the skin progressively?

Microdermabrasion removes the aged keratin of the epidermis, allowing various skincare products to be absorbed more quickly and in greater amounts, causing many to become fascinated with its rapid effect in making the skin smoother and whiter (especially for those with excessive oil secretion)!

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