Contents:
- Medical Video: How to get glowing skin (Editor's Vlog) | Get The Gloss
- What is microdermabrasion?
- How it works microdermabrasion to rejuvenate facial skin
- Is this procedure safe?
- Skin care tips after microdermabrasion
Medical Video: How to get glowing skin (Editor's Vlog) | Get The Gloss
Living in a tropical country like Indonesia can make skin dry, scaly, wrinkled and dull. Moreover, it is worsened by the high air pollution and often erratic weather. All of these skin problems make you look a few years older than you were originally. Therefore, various types of ways are willing to be done to restore the appearance of the face like a young person again. One of the favorites is microdermabrasion treatment at the dermatologist. Indeed, what are the benefits of microdermabrasion and what is the procedure like?
What is microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a method of removing dead skin cells (exfoliation) by spraying super small crystals on the surface of the facial skin. This treatment is also considered to be able to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, flatten skin tone, shrink pores, treat acne, to fade acne scars and black spots due to aging.
Microdermabrasion is usually done for those of you who are over 40 years old and have thick skin.This procedure is fairly gentle and does not cause scars or change skin color. This procedure is also suitable for all types and colors of skin. However, it is not too effective to overcome problems that occur in the deeper layers of the skin.
How it works microdermabrasion to rejuvenate facial skin
Micro crystals sprayed during this process have a rough texture to erode the layers of dead skin cells in the upper layers of the skin (stratum corneum). When you release the top layer of skin, the body interprets it as an injury. That is why in the first hours after treatment, the skin will appear slightly red swollen because the immune system reacts to "injury". However, this effect will gradually disappear after the body works quickly to produce new and healthy skin cells to replace the lost ones.
The loss of the top layer of skin will make the skin tend to dry out because the natural oil also rises. Some evidence shows that the loss of moisture in the skin quickly can trigger the inner skin layer to work overtime in pushing healthy skin cells to the surface.
The end result is facial skin that looks fresher, smoother, healthier, supple, healthier, and looks youthful. The duration of treatment generally takes around 30 minutes.
Is this procedure safe?
Yes. Even though during and after the procedure you may feel a little uncomfortable, microdermabrasion is considered safer than the dermabrasion procedure. Dermabrasion works on the deeper layers of the skin. "Tinkering" the inner layer of skin will be painful and more risky to cause damage permanently, such as granules of dermabrasion embedded in the skin.
For optimal results and minimal risk of side effects, microdermabrasion must be carried out by therapists who are expert and certified. If done carelessly, this procedure can cause the skin to get hurt and the color of the skin to be uneven. The vacuum used can cause zits if the skin is too tight. Microdermabrasion should not be done in the area around the eyelids.
Skin care tips after microdermabrasion
Removal of dead skin cells will make the face appear slightly swollen red, dry, feel tight, and may be hot as burning. These side effects can last from one to two days, but are natural.
Because your skin becomes more sensitive afterwards, you should avoid exposure to direct sunlight for the next few days. You also need to apply moisturizer and sunscreen to prevent further damage to the skin.
In addition, without the stratum corneum that functions as a barrier between the outside environment and the inside of the skin, creams and lotions can work more effectively because there will be more active ingredients and moisture that can be absorbed to the bottom layer of the skin.
Avoid using facial makeup for 24 hours after the procedure.
