Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion

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Emora Polyclinic's Microdermabrasion Can Revive Your Skin
Are you sick of uneven, lifeless skin? Microdermabrasion is a quick, non-invasive procedure that unclogs pores, increases natural glow, and gently removes dead skin cells. It's ideal for giving your skin a new beginning because it's painless and safe.

This treatment is your go-to glow-up whether you're dealing with rough texture, early signs of aging, or simply want your skin to breathe again.

What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a gentle non-invasive skin refreshing procedure that is often used to improve the look and feel of unbalanced skin tone and texture, skin aging due to sun exposure, stretch marks, skin discoloration, and different kinds of scars, including those left by acne. It’s a very popular non-surgical beauty procedure available in many places across United Arab Emirates. It was first introduced in 1985 as a less intense option compared to chemical peels and deeper skin resurfacing methods.

Who can perform microdermabrasion? And where?

You can have microdermabrasion done in clinics like a doctor’s office or beauty spas by trained professionals like clinicians, aestheticians, medical assistants or nurses. The good thing is, you won’t need any anesthesia for this procedure.

How dose microdermabrasion works? 

The Microdermabrasion machine:

During microdermabrasion, they use a special handheld device that shoots out tiny crystals against your skin. These crystals gently scrape the surface of your skin. This process removes the outer most layer of your skin. As your skin heals from this gentle scraping, it forms a new layer which usually looks better.

Beyond making your skin look better, research also shows microdermabrasion can improve the ability of your skin to absorb medications applied directly on to it.

Is microdermabrasion safe?

 Microdermabrasion can be safely done on all skin types and the risk of complications is very low.

Benefits of microdermabrasion

• Smooth out the skin
• Increase collagen production
• Enhance skin health
• Enhance the ability of healing wounds
• Enhance drug absorption through the skin

Why do you need microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion helps in cosmetic issues like:

• Scars, acne and acne scars
• Improve skin texture and even skin tone
• Smooth out stretch marks
• Brightening dark skin
• Improve signs of skin aging like fine lines and less visible enlarged pores.
• Reduce discoloration and pigmentation
• Improve collagen fibers.

What to expect after microdermabrasion?

• Soft and smooth skin
• Less oily skin
• Glow and skin is more bright
• Less visible pores

When a Person Should Avoid Microdermabrasion

Why should I not have microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion, a skin treatment that gently exfoliates or removes the outer layer of dead skin, should not be done if there’s

• An active skin infection present (caused by the herpes simplex virus), shingles (caused by the varicella-zoster virus), warts (caused by the human papillomavirus), and impetigo, a bacterial skin infection.
• People who have allergies to the tiny crystals used in the treatment, such as an aluminum allergy, should be treated with different crystals or a system that doesn’t use crystals at all.
• Used with caution in people who have a history of developing keloids, after an injury or surgery.
• Conditions like rosacea, which causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face
• Telangiectasias, tiny, widened blood vessels on the skin, can also make the treatment riskier.

So, it’s important to consult with your dermatologist before deciding on microdermabrasion.

Equipment used for Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a skin rejuvenation technique that involves two types of systems:

• The crystal system

Works by blasting tiny abrasive crystals onto your skin.

• The crystal-free system

It don’t use crystals. They instead have diamonds embedded in the tool that exfoliates your skin.

To perform this procedure, the therapist will need several items including:

• Microdermabrasion hand piece.
• Single-use or sterilizable tips for the hand piece.
• If it’s a crystal-based system, they will need fresh abrasive crystals.
• If the machine uses a closed-loop vacuum system, filters will be needed.
• A mild skin cleanser to prep your skin before treatment.
• For safety measures, the therapist will also wear protective eyewear, gloves, and a mask.

How is Microdermabrasion performed

• Before starting the procedure, the area that needs treatment should be gently cleaned. To keep your eyes safe, we place damp gauze over them to avoid any abrasive substance getting in.
• Then, we use a device that gently pulls your skin upwards. It releases tiny, rough particles that scrub off the upper layer of your skin at a controlled speed. This debris, along with the removed skin, is gathered in a part of the device. We move this device over your skin, focusing on the areas you want to treat. Usually, we pass it over the skin three times during one treatment.

• Afterwards, we clean off any remaining particles and soothingly hydrate your skin with a gentle lotion. The whole process typically takes around 30 to 60 minutes.

How many sessions needed with Microdermabrasion?

To get the results you’re hoping for, you might need about 4 to 6 treatments, spaced out weekly. The amount of skin that gets removed depends on how fast we release the rough particles and how long the procedure lasts. The suction power of the device has very little impact on how much skin gets removed.

Possible Complications of Microdermabrasion

What are the complication of microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a skin treatment that usually causes minimal side effects. Most people have no issues after the procedure. However, there can be some common minor complications such as

• Soreness
• Puffiness
• Redness
• tiny red spots
• Minor bruising.
• If the exfoliating crystals touch the eye’s clear surface called the conjunctiva, it can cause irritation.
• There might also be a higher chance of spreading skin viruses and reactivating sleeping cold sores virus in the treated skin area.
• Microdermabrasion removes the outermost skin layer, making the skin more sensitive to sun damage for a few days after treatment.

Microdermabrasion FAQ

• How will Microdermabrasion affect me?
  Microdermabrasion will affect you by removing the outermost layer of your skin, the stratum corneum, which can make the boundary between the epidermis and the dermis smoother. It also increases the thickness of collagen fibers at this boundary, giving your skin strength and flexibility. Additionally, microdermabrasion can increase the activity of factors that help with wound healing and proteins that play a role in restructuring the skin's extracellular matrix.

• Why do I need Microdermabrasion?
  You may need microdermabrasion if you want to gently exfoliate or remove the outer layer of dead skin that results in improved skin appearance.

• Is Microdermabrasion safe in pregnancy?
  There is no specific information provided in the text regarding the safety of microdermabrasion during pregnancy. It is always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before undergoing any cosmetic procedures during pregnancy.

Why Wait? Book Your Appointment Today!

At Emora Polyclinic, our goal is to help you achieve beautiful, youthful skin. Come and see the benefits of microdermabrasion for yourself. Our team will guide you through each step of the process to ensure the best results.

Contact us today to book your consultation and start your journey toward healthier, glowing skin!