Although considered a fairly painless procedure, some people with particularly sensitive skin may complain of mild irritation after the procedure. Aside from minimal redness, microdermabrasion does not have any serious known risks or side effects.
This treatment removes damaged skin by gently “sandblasting” the top layers of the skin with tiny crystals. It removes the outermost layer of skin (also known as exfoliation), exposing the newer skin cells below. This stimulates the growth of new skin cells, leading to more youthful-looking skin.
Although considered a fairly painless procedure, some people with particularly sensitive skin may complain of mild irritation after the procedure. Aside from minimal redness, microdermabrasion does not have any serious known risks or side effects.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) estimates that microdermabrasion takes 30–40 minutes for the face and 20 minutes for the neck. Afterward, there may be slight swelling or sunburn-like symptoms for a few days.
It may take 5-15 treatments to see reduced aging with microdermabrasion. It’s also not permanent, so talk to your Skin Care Provider about how often you need to get the treatment.
Microdermabrasion and dermabrasion are different. For starters, microdermabrasion is less invasive than dermabrasion. Dermabrasion uses more intensive methods to remove the top layer of skin. A Dermatologist may recommend dermabrasion for more severe acne scars, scars from accidents or surgery, or to remove tattoos.
Dermabrasion is also only really effective for patients with fair skin. However, microdermabrasion can be suitable for people with any skin color.
Find a location near you throughout the Austin area to make an appointment to discuss microdermabrasion treatment with a Vitalogy Medical Spa Aesthetician today in the Greater Austin area.