Basics of Microdermabrasion

Series Summary

Microdermabrasion is the process of removing the top layer of skin from the face and body for beautification. The surface layer of skin is plagued with oil, dirt and dead skin cells. Cosmetic day spas and dermatologists worldwide are performing microdermabrasion in order to refresh and repair the skin. This process is known to remove scars and dark spots as well as repair sun-damaged skin. Microdermabrasion is not a painful procedure, and is easily performed in day spas or, in some cases, at home. Different techniques of microdermabrasion include peeling, Corundum crystal machines, other crystal machines, and sandpaper or diamond-tipped devices.

In this series of expert videos, you will learn more about the beauty and fashion basics of microdermabrasion. Our expert will comfort your concerns and give an explanation of what you should expect on your first microdermabrasion procedure. Learn more about microdermabrasion tips, filters and other microderm parts. After your procedure you will need to know the steps to keeping your skin healthy. Watch as our expert demonstrates different techniques for post procedure skin care. You will learn about microdermabrasion used on your neck, face, and eye areas in this series of instructional and informative videos.

Video Transcript

" Hi, my name is Lillian, I am with Salon of Scottsdale in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and on behalf of ExpertVillage.com, and I am here today to talk to you about Microdermabrasions. If you need more information on it, my number is 505-235-9434. Microdermabrasion is a skin resurfacing that removes the dead cell layers from your skin and stimulates new cell growth. Who does Microdermabrasion help? It helps people that have fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, it helps with acne scars, and it also helps with stretch marks and minor surgery scars. Microdermabrasion is considered a lunchtime peel, a lot of people come to my salon and they do it during their lunch break, they have a 45-minute treatment. Their face may get a little bit red depending on the depth that we do it; they can put their makeup right back on and go back to work. Microdermabrasion is also just an overall skin rejuvenation, I have a lot of gentlemen and teenage boys, teenage girls that come to the salon and enjoy the treatment as well. That is the basic information on what Microdermabrasion is."