Microdermabrasion Acne Treatment
Microdermabrasion acne treatments are a popular option that can improve skin texture, blackheads and whiteheads, and surface hyperpigmentation.
This superficial cosmetic procedure can be used to treat the face or body, and it's an excellent alternative or addition to chemical peels in the treatment of mild, non-inflammatory acne.
Find out if you're a good candidate for microdermabrasion, and learn more about it's limitations below.
How Does Microdermabrasion Work?
Microdermabrasion is a technique used by dermatologists and licensed skin care specialists to remove the outer-most layer of dead skin cells that form the epidermis.
A special machine is used that releases a controlled spray of fine crystals through a hand piece that is swept across the skin. The crystals "abrade" or exfoliate the skin. In addition, vacuum suction from the hand piece removes the crystals along with the dead skin cells. This peeling and vacuuming process helps to "purge" the sticky material that causes plugs in your pores and increases circulation, which encourages skin renewal.
Microdermabrasion acne treatments will give you smoother skin texture, and can minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and dark spots from previous break outs.
While you may notice improvement after one procedure, treatments work best when performed every 10 - 14 days in a series. They cause minimal discomfort and may give your skin a pink "glow" (like a mild sunburn), but you'll be able to carry on with your daily routine without any recovery time.
It's important to know that microdermabrasion treatments alone will not keep your skin clear. You'll also need to treat your skin daily at home with the proper skin care system to keep new plugs from forming in your pores. Check out this acne skin treatment article to find out why.
Once your skin is looking clearer, you may want to get periodic maintenance treatments (every 1 - 3 months) in addition to your customized daily skin care regimen to keep your acne under control.
Is Microdermabrasion Acne Treatment Right For Me?
Even though microdermabrasion acne treatment is safe and effective -- it's not for everyone.
Keep in mind, you cannot scrub your acne away.
Microdermabrasion is a fairly aggressive procedure that can make many skin conditions worse.
If you're prone to inflamed acne -- brushing, scrubbing, and other forms of "abrasion" will only aggravate your skin, trigger more break outs, and extend healing time.
Microdermabrasion acne treatment doesn't work well and should not be performed if you have more than one or two inflamed acne lesions or you tend to break out regularly with pimples, pustules, nodules, or cysts.
If you're unsure what types of acne you have, click for an explanation.
Avoid Microdermabrasion If You Have:
- Inflamed Acne or Tendency for Inflamed Break Outs
- Rosacea
- Sensitive, Thin, or Fragile Skin
- Visible Capillaries and/or Broken Capillaries
- Skin of Color That Tends to Get Hyperpigmentation
If you have any of the conditions listed above, professional acne skin treatments, mild chemical peels, and a consistent home-care routine would be better alternatives for you.
These other acne treatment methods will heal inflammation and prevent new break outs better than microdermabrasion without causing negative side effects.
Consider Microdermabrasion If You Have:
- Dark Spots & Mild Acne Scars
- Non-Inflamed Acne (such as blackheads and whiteheads)
- Rough Texture
- Thick, Dull, Excessively Oily Skin
If you suffer primarily with blackheads, whiteheads, or resistant "acne bumps" that are not inflamed, microdermabrasion acne treatment would be an excellent treatment for you.
Microdermabrasion can help dislodge impacted plugs from your pores, smooth texture, and even out dark spots and surface scarring.
Treatments will help your skin feel softer and more even, as well as improving color and luminosity. By reducing surface cell build up, microdermabrasion also allows your acne home-care products to work more effectively.
Microdermabrasion acne treatments are just one option available to you in your quest for clear skin.
Other suitable options might be ultrasonic exfoliation, chemical peels, and enzyme acne treatments. If you consult with a licensed acne specialist, they'll help you determine the right treatment for your concerns.
In my experience, the best way to get control of your acne is to follow a customized treatment plan at home on a daily basis.
Simply by using the right topical exfoliants combined with anti-bacterial agents on a consistent basis, you'll be able to get clearer skin in as little as six weeks.
You Deserve To Have Clear Skin!