All You Need to Know About Microdermabrasion, Crystal Skin Rejuvenation Trends Using Crystals

Living in a tropical climate like Indonesia can make your skin dry, scaly, wrinkled and dull quickly. Moreover, it is worsened by the high air pollution and often uncertain weather. All kinds of skin problems make you look a few years older than your original age. Therefore, various ways are willing to be done to restore the appearance of the face like a young person again. One of the favorites is microdermabrasion treatment at a dermatologist. Indeed, what are the benefits of microdermabrasion and what are the procedures?

What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a method of removing dead skin cells (exfoliation) by spraying super small crystalline granules on the surface of the facial skin. This treatment is also considered to be able to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, flatten skin tone, shrink pores, treat acne, to fade acne scars and black spots due to aging.

Microdermabrasion is usually done for those of you who are over 40 years old and have thick skin. This procedure is fairly soft and does not cause scars or change skin color. This procedure is also suitable for all skin types and colors. However, it is not very effective to overcome problems that occur in the deeper layers of the skin.

How microdermabrasion works to rejuvenate facial skin

Microcrystals sprayed during this process have a rough texture to erode the layers of dead skin cells in the upper layers of the skin (stratum corneum). When you release the top layer of skin, the body interprets it as an injury. That is why in the first hours after treatment, the skin will appear slightly swollen because the immune system reacts to "injury". However, this effect will gradually disappear after the body works quickly to produce new and healthy skin cells to replace lost ones.

The loss of the top layer of skin will make the skin tend to dry because the natural oil is also lifted. Some evidence suggests that the loss of moisture in the skin quickly can trigger the inner layer of skin to work overtime in pushing healthy skin cells to the surface.

The end result is facial skin that looks fresher, smoother, healthier, supple, healthy, and looks youthful. The duration of treatment generally takes about 30 minutes.

Is this procedure safe?

Yes. Although during and after the procedure you may feel a little uncomfortable, microdermabrasion is considered safer than a dermabrasion procedure. Dermabrasion works on deeper layers of skin. "Tinkering" the inner layer of skin will be painful and more risky to cause damage permanently, such as dermabrasion grains embedded in the skin.

For optimal results and minimal risk of side effects, microdermabrasion must be carried out by experts and certified therapists. If done carelessly, this procedure can cause the skin to actually get hurt and the color of the skin becomes uneven. The vacuum device used can cause acne if the skin is too tight. Microdermabrasion should not be done in the area around the eyelid.

Skin care tips after microdermabrasion

Removal of dead skin cells will make the face appear slightly swollen red, dry, feel tight, and maybe hot like burning. These side effects can last from one to two days, but it is natural.

Because your skin becomes more sensitive afterward, you should avoid direct sunlight exposure for the next few days. You also need to apply moisturizer and sunscreen to prevent further damage to the skin.

In addition, without the stratum corneum which serves as a barrier between the outer and inner environment of the skin, creams and lotions can work more effectively because there will be more active ingredients and moisture that can be absorbed to the lowest layers of the skin.

Avoid using makeup for 24 hours after the procedure.

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