Question:
Is micro-dermabrasion just a single procedure? Is a chemical used for this or a machine?
Answer:
Well everyone is a bit different and the number of procedures can vary depending on skin type, age of patient, and what problems are being addressed, as well as what the desired outcome of the patient is. Generally speaking most people see a nice improvement in skin tone, texture, mild acne scars, and fine lines in 3 to 5 sessions about 2-4 weeks apart then patients can usually maintain their results by having a microdermabrasion every 3 to 4 months and being on a good home skincare regimen.
Usually if done in a medical office or spa a machine will be used, however some Estheticians use Micro-dermabrasion creams that claim to have equal results. I prefer the machine method. There are some machines which use aluminum crystals or salt crystals to “blast” the dead skin cells away then vacuum them off. I used to use this kind however due to possible toxicity and irritation from the aluminum I now choose to use a machine that is chemical free. With this machine tiny diamonds are attached to a wand to gently sand the top layer of skin, removing dead skin cells and vacuuming them off, revealing smooth and refreshed skin.
