Are the signs of aging creeping up on you? If you’ve recently noticed fine lines and wrinkles developing around your eyes and mouth, or have a noticeably uneven skin tone, you may be a good candidate for microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure that involves the gentle removal of dead skin cells from the top layer of skin to buff and tone up the skin’s surface.  The procedure also helps trigger collagen production deep within the skin’s layers so your skin looks plumper and more youthful for days and weeks after treatment. 

Microdermabrasion can be combined with a chemical peel for a complete facial treatment; you may need this powerful combination to lift away scars and damaged skin, tighten up loose or sagging skin or just freshen up your look for the season. When you’re ready for a complete skin rejuvenation procedure without surgery or needles, here’s what you can look forward to with the microdermabrasion facial:

How the Microdermabrasion Facial Works

The microdermabrasion facial treatment begins with a light cleansing of the skin followed by the application of the preparation treatment for the microdermabrasion procedure. The aesthetician or physician can then perform the microdermabrasion procedure by passing a small wand over the skin’s surface to buff away dead skin cells. The tip of the wand is made with fine crystals that help ‘sand’ the skin to remove the top layer. The wand is also designed with a suction device that helps remove all of the skin cells as it passes over each area.  The suctioning process helps tighten up the skin as it works, providing a light facial ‘massage’ as it removes the dead skin completely.

Next, the chemical peel is applied to the face. The peel may be a solution of glycolic or fruit acids (depending on your skin type) and works by sinking deep into the skin’s layers to stimulate cellular turnover. Since the dead skin cells have been removed from the top layer of the skin, any cells and toxins pulled upward from the chemical peel can be easily eliminated through the pores. The turnover process typically takes between 3-5 days, at which point you will begin to see your skin ‘peeling’ as it sheds the excess cells and toxin buildup.

Key Benefits of the Microdermabrasion Facial

The combination of microdermabrasion and a chemical peel can help rejuvenate the skin from inside out, leaving you with a clear complexion and a more youthful look.

Key benefits of the microdermabrasion facial include:

• No downtime – you may only need to be concerned about your skin peeling a few days after the chemical peel
• Instant results  - you will see a noticeable difference in the texture and tone of your skin immediately after the procedure, and for the next few days and weeks after the chemical peel treatment
• Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles – since microdermabrasion works by buffing away dead skin cells and smoothing out the skin, you may see a noticeable reduction in fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth and nose
• Clear complexion – both microdermabrasion and chemical peels help detoxify the skin and can reduce the appearance of skin pigmentation to balance out your skin tone.  This results in a clean, brighter-looking complexion

Learn more about microdermabrasion and chemical peels in our information guide, or consult with an anti-aging specialist in your area for a consultation about your procedure.