Wednesday, September 18, 2013

What Are Microdermabrasion Crystals And How Are They Used

By Dawn Williams


There is a normal cycle to the skin. The skin is made up of cells that, like other cells in the body, die after a period of time. As these cells begin to die off and are shed, new skin cells are created to replace them. This is the process that keeps the skin looking youthful and rejuvenated. During the aging process, the reproduction of new skin cells becomes slower. When this process slows, the dead skin cells gather on the surface of the skin. Cosmetic procedures are available to help, and one such procedure uses microdermabrasion crystals.

You cannot get this procedure done anywhere. There are specific places that specialize in cosmetic treatments for various issues and utilize different types of equipment. For this procedure, there will either be one machine for each step, or two machines that are used and switched out as needed. The first step is to suction the surface of the skin. This removes the loose dead cells, any excess oil, and other debris that may be built up. It also helps increase circulation to the skin.

When the skin has been suctioned, the next step is to blast the crystal material onto the surface of the skin. This is where multiple machines may be used, or one machine that handles it all can be used as well. The high rate blast of material removes the dead cells that are left after the skin has been suctioned. Crystal materials can be made from different things, including a baking soda mixture or aluminum oxide.

The third step in the process is to suction the skin again. This second suctioning will get rid of all the remaining dead cells that were broken up by the crystal blasting, along with anything else that got removed from the surface. Oxygen exposure is increased because the pores are now open. Smooth and young looking skin is the end result.

Although cosmetic surgery is an option that can yield similar results, it is not an option that most people prefer. There are too many potential risks that can occur. This procedure, on the other hand, has very little potential risks and minimal side effects. Recovery is also a much shorter process. Surgical procedures are usually reserved for more complex skin issues that penetrate deeper than just the surface.

Wrinkle reduction is one common issue that can benefit from this procedure. Scars from acne may also appear to be reduced. More problematic conditions, such as scarring from eczema or skin cancer, generally do not respond well because they tend to occur deeper in the skin layers.

Potential side effects are typically the only drawbacks to the procedure. Dark or light colored spots may occur, referred to as skin spotting. It is also common for some other basic side effects to occur following the procedure. For example, many people have experienced mild redness, irritation, and peeling or flaking. These side effects generally subside within a few days as the skin begins to heal naturally and new cells are created.

Multiple treatments using the microdermabrasion crystals will be necessary for most people. It is likely that you will see and improvement in your skin after the first session, but the full effects will not be noticed until after a few sessions have occurred. You will need to allow at least three weeks between sessions.




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