We will ask you questions about your skincare routine and about any treatments or skin therapy you have done in the past.
We will also ask you about any medication you are taking or other medical issues you have recently dealt with. We will also need to know if you smoke or take drugs. Once we have interviewed you and assessed your needs, we can tell you if you are a good candidate for microdermabrasion.
After that is determined, we will explain the process to you and let you know what you can expect. We will answer any questions and explain what you should look for in terms of results.
We want you to be satisfied with your treatment and love your new look, so it is important to us that you understand what the treatment involves. You will need to have a clean face to begin your first session. Dirt, oil, makeup, and bacteria could cause problems during the therapy and may interfere with the results. You can come to your appointment with clean skin, or we can clean it for you. You may want to wear sunglasses or eye patches for comfort during the treatment and to protect the delicate skin around your eyes.
The treatment is done with a device that is rolled across the surface of the skin. The device lifts tiny patches of skin and sprays minute exfoliating crystals that bring out the dry, dead skin.
This skin is then sucked up by the device, and you are left with smooth, bright, revitalized skin. The skin cells go into action creating new, undamaged skin and producing more collagen and hyaluronic acid. These natural substances will increase over time and provide results in a slow, steady manner. Moisturizing after treatment is important. We will apply a moisturizer to your skin, and we will talk to you about the best skincare routine going forward. We will recommend a moisturizing schedule to follow soon after treatment and in the future as well.
You will want to carefully consider the products you use on your face after treatment. Avoid anything that is harsh or contains chemicals that may irritate your skin. You should avoid exfoliating products so you do no over-exfoliate. Please talk to us about the products you use on your face so we can help you decide which to continue using. After your treatment, you should avoid direct sunlight as much as possible. This means wearing sunscreen every time you are outside.
Also consider protective gear like hats and sunglasses, especially the first several days after your treatment. Getting a sunburn or additional sun damage could lead to less than optimal results.
Try to cut back on caffeine the first week or so after your treatment. Caffeine robs your cells of water and hydration that is necessary for your treatment to do its work. Substitute non-caffeinated versions of coffee, and try to replace soda with water. Enlarged pores are often caused by blockages from excessive sebum, dirt, or dead skin cells. This treatment removes the outer layer of skin, immediately clearing many pores of sebum, dirt, and dead skin cells, which allows the pores to return to their normal size.
Another common cause of enlarged pores is a decrease in elasticity in the skin surrounding the pore. The process encourages new skin with increased collagen and elastin levels, which will help reduce the enlarged pores that were caused by a lack of elasticity in the skin.
Hyperpigmentation creates darker patches of skin, like age spots or melasma, because the skin produces more melanin. This can be caused by sun exposure, injuries, acne vulgaris, and inflammation. Microdermabrasion exfoliates the skin, leaving skin that is more even in tone, which will reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
Your new skin will be radiant, glowing, smooth, and fresh. This cosmetic treatment does not have any downtime, which makes it a very convenient option for treating your skin. That said, not everyone has a regular skin cell turnover cycle. Factors such as your hormones, your stress levels, and your genetics may mean your natural skin cell turnover is slower or irregular, which is generally what causes issues related to dead skin cells, such as acne. This treatment is an ideal option for most patients who have moderate to mild concerns.
And while this treatment is used cosmetically, it can also be recommended for medical use depending on the skin concerns you have, such as acne or rosacea. Yes, you can combine this treatment with other aesthetic options.
For example, some patients may benefit from alternating this treatment with chemical peels to manage acne and other moderate superficial skin concerns. However, most often, this treatment is successfully combined with active skincare products that are designed to address your skin concerns. Using the right combination of cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and medications will help drastically improve the tone and quality of your skin.
Judging whether or not this treatment is effective for your needs will depend on more than just how smooth your skin is after your treatment. You should also pay attention to the visible signs of aging, the rate of your acne breakouts, and how much redness is on your skin after your treatment. An effective treatment makes it easier to manage your current skin concerns and improves the quality of your skin.
Good candidates include women and men who want to improve the health, tone, and quality of their skin. This exfoliating treatment is usually a good match for people of every age and skin tone and can be very helpful for correcting the visible signs of aging, sun damage, and acne scarring. Regardless of what your main skin concern is, microdermabrasion is likely a good exfoliating option for you.
If you think the key to smoothing and perfecting your skin is with this treatment, please contact Peachtree Dermatology in Atlanta, GA to schedule your first appointment today. How Does This Treatment Work?
What Does Microdermabrasion Treat? Why Is Exfoliation Important? Some of the biggest benefits for exfoliating the skin with this treatment include: Minimize Signs of Aging Some signs of aging, such as fine lines, appear much more visible when dead skin cells clutter the surface of the skin.
Reduce Appearance of Scars Some scars, including shallow scarring caused by acne, can also improve when the surface layer of skin cells are removed. Manage Acne Breakouts Much of the time, acne is caused by dead skin cells that trap dirt, oil, and acne-causing bacteria against the skin surface.
Apply Cosmetics Smoother Finally, you will be able to apply cosmetics much better when you exfoliate your skin. The main advantage of dermabrasion is the fact that it can treat more severe skin concerns for a longer period of time. However, it has a distinct disadvantage in that it cannot be used on all patients.
Microderm treatment works by abrading, or eroding, the outermost layers of skin. You can think of it as something similar to the slow erosion of a rock over time. Eventually, the surface of the rock becomes smooth once all the rough outer layers have been removed.
For this treatment, the top layers of dead skin cells are removed from the skin to reveal the new skin underneath.
This is a treatment that can correct a diverse range of skin concerns. Regardless of whether your skin concerns are mild or moderate, this is a treatment that can have a great impact on your overall appearance.
Microderm treatments can help with skin concerns such as:. For many patients, skin concerns come in pairs rather than as individual issues. It is common to have both dull skin and rough skin or to have both fine lines and acne scarring. For patients with comorbid skin issues, finding a mild treatment that can address multiple issues at once is exceptionally beneficial.
Are all microderm treatments the same? There are actually two different treatment methods that are commonly used in many dermatology clinics. The treatment method that will be used for you will depend on your individual needs and your ideal appearance goals.
The common microderm treatment methods include:. Microcrystal dermabrasion is a microderm treatment that uses finely grained crystals to exfoliate the skin. The microcrystals used for this method can be made from salt, baking soda, or aluminum oxide, which is nearly as hard as diamonds. The crystals are sent to the skin through a tube, where they are sprayed over the skin to slough off the topmost layers of skin.
The exfoliated skin and crystals are then vacuumed through the tube to remove debris from the new skin surface. The diamond-tipped microderm treatment method is newer than microcrystal but no less effective. The tip of the treatment device is coated in a diamond-hard substance — usually not actual diamonds — which is passed over the skin to remove dead skin cells.
As the diamond-tip removes dead skin, a small vacuum attached to the device sucks away the exfoliated debris. Common wisdom may say that any exfoliating treatment can be substituted for another simply because they all accomplish the same tasks, but the fact is that choosing the right method is important. The right treatment method is the difference between having a somewhat effective treatment and an incredibly effective treatment. But how do you choose the right one?
During your consultation , we will explore all treatment methods and help you match the best method to your individual needs and goals so that your treatment can achieve your desired results. There are numerous benefits of this treatment that belie its simplicity. As an advanced exfoliating treatment that can treat a variety of skin concerns at one time, microdermabrasion is attractive to prospective patients for several reasons, including:. Microdermabrasion is considered anti-aging for its ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
It can also correct mild skin laxity, particularly in the cheeks and under the chin. Both collagen and elastin are proteins in the skin that provide structural support, which is why inciting a higher production of these proteins can correct minor skin volume loss.
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