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Microdermabrasion (often referred to as Microderm)
Microdermabrasion (often referred to as Microderm) is a cosmetic procedure
popular in day spas and medical spas, in which the stratum cornea (outermost
surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion.
Different methods include mechanical abrasion from jets of zinc or aluminum
oxide crystals, or a roughened surface. Particles and removed material are
usually suctioned off using a small vacuum attached to a wand. Microdermabrasion
is used to remove sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen scars and dark spots
on the skin. The procedure is not painful and requires no anaesthetic.
Microdermabrasion can be used medically for scar removal when the scar is raised
above the surrounding skin, but is less effective with sunken scars.
Microdermabrasion can also be used for treatment of acne, but must be repeated
periodically to be effective.
In the past, microdermabrasion was done using abrasive crystal. In the past
decade, it has become more common to use a wand with a roughened surface. This
procedure requires no medical oversight and is commonly used in conjuction with
facial spa treatments.
Microdermabrasion is a relative newcomer to the United States. This technique
was first used in Europe and adopted by United States in the late 1990s. Today,
Microdermabrasion is used effectively to treat fine wrinkles, stretch marks, and
scars left from moderate to severe acne. |
