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Frequently Asked Questions About Microdermabrasion

Am I candidate for microdermabrasion?
What is microdermabrasion?
At what age is microdermabrasion usually performed?
What does a typical microdermabrasion consultation entail?
How is microdermabrasion performed?
What should I expect after microdermabrasion?
Does microdermabrasion hurt?
Will microdermabrasion get rid of my fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars?
Is there a lot of swelling involved with a microdermabrasion?
When can I return to work?
When will I be able to see the results?
What are the risks of microdermabrasion?
Is there maintenance with microdermabrasion?

1. Am I a candidate for microdermabrasion?

Yes, if you have or have had acne, skin discolorations, superficial lines and wrinkles, uneven texture, or sun damaged skin. Microdermabrasion cannot remove deep scars or wrinkles, birthmarks, or tattoos. If you have no history of pigmentation problems or keloid scarring in your family, you should consider microdermabrasion as an alternative to a deeper skin resurfacing.

2. What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion involves the skin being "sandblasted" with aluminum oxide crystals to remove the top layer of the skin, which is made up of dead skin cells. The process promotes the production of new cells in the basal (deepest) layer of the dermis. It also stimulates collagen formation to further even out skin texture and appearance. Microdermabrasion may not work for everyone. It can clean your pores and future breaks outs if used on a regular basis, but it is very expensive for frequent use.

3. At what age is microdermabrasion usually performed?

Microdermabrasion can be performed at any age. Sessions are usually scheduled 7 to 10 days apart for best results.

4. What does a typical microdermabrasion consultation entail?

There really is no consultation, per se. This is such a minimally invasive procedure that the details can be explained in 5 minutes.

5. How is microdermabrasion performed?

A cleansing toner is applied to the skin to remove excess oils for better penetration. A self-contained wand is manually passed over the areas of damage or all over the face, which is usually the case. The machine delivers fine, sanitary aluminum oxide crystals that sand blasts away dead skin and impurities. The procedure lasts between 20 and 30 minutes. Afterward, a cotton ball saturated with a soothing toner is passed over the face and then a cream and sun block are applied.

6. What should I expect after microdermabrasion?

You can expect to feel as if you have a mild sunburn or windburn. You skin will feel dry and may peel. This is natural and is the purpose of the procedure. You should regularly apply a high quality moisturizer as well as a high SPF sun screen. Do not expose your face to sunlight for long periods of time, not even tanning beds. You should not use any exfoliating scrubs or lotions beforehand or afterwards for at least 3 days. Your skin will be smoother. For serious damage, a series of sessions should be scheduled at 10-day intervals for best results.

7. Does microdermabrasion hurt?

Microdermabrasion does not hurt although it may sting a little around the eye area. Your skin may feel a little hot and appear a little pink for the first day; a bit like a sunburn.

8. Will microdermabrasion get rid of my fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars?

In most cases that are not severe, yes. Severe scarring cannot be reduced solely with microdermabrasion. Sometimes a regimen of Retin-A and or glycolic treatments in conjunction with microdermabrasion will increase your chances the best results possible.

9. Is there a lot of swelling involved with a microdermabrasion?

Swelling is extremely rare after microdermabrasion.

10. When can I return to work?

You can return to work immediately, perhaps with the application of a little loose powder. However, you may choose to schedule this on your day off or at least after work. Many patients schedule it on their lunch break but return to work with pink skin.

11. When will I be able to see the results?

Results are often times immediate. You will notice that your skin will be more even toned and textured.

12. What are the risks of microdermabrasion?

There are not many risks associated with microdermabrasion if you are a healthy adult. However, you should not have a microdermabrasion treatment on the affected area if you have the following: undiagnosed skin lesions, recent herpes outbreaks, warts, active weeping acne, active rosacea, unstable diabetes, or autoimmune disorders.

13. Is there maintenance with microdermabrasion?

It is best that you schedule a session every few months for general upkeep. I hardly consider that maintenance, by definition. You will not magically return to your former damaged skin tone condition although occasional sessions can only make it better.