micro-dermabration pros and cons?

Answer 1

If you want an un-bias opinion, the Department of Health say the following about microdermabrasion:

Purpose:
To reduce the appearance of scars, fine lines, uneven pigmentation, sun damage, oily skin and blackheads.

The treatment:
There are a number of different microdermabrasion systems currently available, which vary in intensity. A doctor or nurse can use stronger machines, while others can be used by beauty therapists.
The practitioner will use a hand piece to direct a fine jet of minute crystals across the surface of the skin. This loosens dead skin, and the crystals and dead skin are immediately vacuumed away. The flow of crystals and the vacuum pressure is customised according to skin type and desired result. Microdermabrasion takes less than 30 minutes, and a course of between 4 – 6 treatments is recommended.

Many laser and intense pulsed light practitioners suggest microdermabrasion before light based treatments, to improve the penetration of the light through the skin.

The results:
Microdermabrasion realigns the skin cells in the top layer of the skin and stimulates collagen growth. This thickens the skin, which in turn improves resistance to ageing and can also help to improve scarring.

The risks:
Mild redness may occur for between 30 minutes and half a day, depending on the aggressiveness of the treatment.

Before you start:
A course of homecare products may improve the results. You must wear a sunblock after this treatment.

Answer 2

Pros - your skin feels wonderful, like a baby's skin.

Cons - can't think of any, you may look at little pink but that's only temporary.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

pro: skin feels gorgeous afterwards, smoother, fine lines reduced, acne scarring reduced, skin glowing.
cons: skin can feel sore, look red, suffer extreme sensitivity resulting in spots.

I personally love it, but i did suffer soreness around my nose afterwards.

Answer 5

hi, by micro-dermabrasion u mean the DIY type or at the facial place type?