Microdermabrasion News

Everyone gets calluses on their hands and feet, those annoying nodules of hardened flesh. They are the result of excessive rubbing and pressure on the affected area, where the body builds up the flesh in an attempt to protect itself.A typical cause for calluses on the feet are from wearing High heals or sandals, while calluses on the hands maybe be caused by gardening, or writing. While calluses start out small and rough and nothing more than an unsightly nuisance, if left untreated they can become large and painful. After a year or two of constant friction, calluses can become so cracked and damaged that it requires surgery to remove them. If treated soon enough, calluses can be very simple to remove. Microdermabrasion is an ideal exfoliating treatment to smooth rough skin and polish away calluses.

A great microdermabrasion cream such as the vitamin enriched DermaNew Hand & Foot Microdermabrasion Crème conditions and nourishes dry, cracked skin and cuticles. This unique formula, applied with DermaNew’s personal microdermabrasion device, smoothes, soothes and softens the hands and feet, improving the appearance and texture of the skin and reducing rough, calloused skin.

After several microdermabrasion treatments the skin is still likely to feel slightly rough, though not raised. it is then important to keep the area soft by using heavy creams and even steaming the area as much as possible. A great way to keep your feet callus-free is to liberally apply a heavy foot cream to your feet, leaving a generous coat. With the cream on your feet, wear thick cotton socks. Then wear slippers over your socks; the goal is to keep your feet warm/hot, which will open the pores and aid the cream in moisturizing your feet. Do this as often as necessary. Results are usually apparent after a time or two.

Microdermabrasion is not just for your face. It’s an ideal smoothing treatment for use on your body to and rejuvenate dry, flaky, or chlorine damaged skin. It is much more efficient than using a regular scrub or polish especially during the harsh winter months and is perfect for use prior to an application of a sunless tanning product. Daily exfoliation helps to limit ingrown hairs while reducing redness, irritation and congestion for a noticeably smoother appearance. The aluminum oxide crystals used in the treatment are irregular in shape, as opposed to the round particles in grainy scrubs, allowing them to more easily slough and remove dead surface skin. Body microdermabrasion is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive and those with mild eczema. However avoid use, if you have a more serious condition such as psoriasis or a rash.

Good news for acne sufferers—microdermabrasion is much less invasive than traditional acne treatments and offers similar results. Microdermabrasion smoothes surface skin and unclogs the pores. Relatively new, the results of microdermabrasion for acne sufferers are quite promising. There are very few side effects associated with the treatment, however patients using Roaccutane® should NOT be treated with microdermabrasion.
How does microdermabrasion work to cure acne? The microdermabrasion treatment is performed with a mechanical device. The device is used to first clean the skin surface and slough off dead cell layer, clearing out the blocked pores. The device works on the same principle as a vacuum cleaner, gently vacuuming your skin as opposed to the cutting action of invasive surgery. The next step to an acne microdermabrasion treatment is to mist the skin with aluminum oxide. This mist eliminates the remaining outer layer of dead skin cells.

Microdermabrasion heals already existing acne by clearing the pores. It then prevents pimples from occurring by removing the dead skin cell layer. Pimples are most often caused by dead skin cells that clog the skin’s pores. When you eliminate the dead skin cell layer the occurrence of pimples is greatly decreased. Not only does microdermabrasion cure acne, but repeating this treatment increases smoothness of skin by removing minor skin irregularities.

How many treatments will I need? Just one microdermabrasion treatment can give lasting results. However, because microdermabrasion mainly targets the effects, rather than the internal causes of acne, it is by no means a final cure. You may need to repeat the treatment after six to seven months. Used in addition to other treatments, even one treatment can have almost permanent results.

Oxygen is essential to the health and maintenance of skin cells in the human body. With age, skin loses its ability to retain and utilize Oxygen for normal metabolic processes, such as repair and regeneration. When oxygen is lacking at the cellular level, our skin begins to age—sometimes prematurely. Facials with Oxygen help nourish and rejuvenate dull skin.

Treatments typically begin with cleansing and exfoliation. Then, pure oxygen, along with an antioxidant vitamin serum, is infused deep into the dermal layer of the skin. This soothing treatment provides instant hydration and improves the skin’s overall health. Combining the amazing benefits of microdermabrasion with the restorative benefits of Oxygen in one treatment gives you a visibly improved skin suppleness, surface texture and tone.

The infusion of pure Oxygen works to increase cellular renewal, skin oxygenation, and hydration while also helping to reduce acne causing bacteria for improved skin clarity. At the same time, microdermabrasion is removing cell debris and resurfacing skin for reduced fine lines, wrinkles and pore size.

Nearly all skin types can benefit from an oxygen facial, especially:
• Sensitive skin
• Those with Rosacea
• Oily or combination skin
• Mature or dry skin
• Visibly sun-damaged skin

Microdermabrasion is well suited to the patient with a busy lifestyle and superficial skin conditions. Those with sun damage, fine wrinkles, age spots, acne, and enlarged pores may experience significant improvement in the quality and evenness of the appearance of their skin. This improvement is accomplished with very little risk and essentially no downtime, post-treatment.
Microdermabrasion is not effective for deep wrinkles and scars or deep acne scars because these lesions extend into the deeper layers of the skin. Microdermabrasion is also not effective for serious pigmentary problems, such as melasma or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, because this treatment does not effectively address the dermis where these problems arise. Patients with these problems are best treated with more aggressive resurfacing modalities, such as chemical peeling, dermabrasion, and laser resurfacing.