Microdermabrasion machines help eliminate wrinkles and improve skin texture by removing the outermost layer of the skin, cleaning the lower layers and then closing the pores. Your customers will enjoy more supple and vibrant skin through this non-invasive and painless treatment. During a treatment, superfine crystals are sent from a receptacle of the microdermabrasion machine, through a tube and to a glass or stainless steel rod. Through the rod, the crystals are sprayed onto the skin (think of it as a gentle, controlled sandblasting for the skin).
Microdermabrasion is a popular machine-assisted skin exfoliating treatment. Microdermabrasion has the advantages of low risk and quick recovery compared to other more invasive methods of rejuvenation, such as dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser rejuvenation. Because microdermabrasion only removes skin at a very superficial depth, it works best to improve skin surface conditions, such as early photoaging (sun damage), fine lines, age spots, acne and superficial scars, although the results are not dramatic. While the face is the most common area for microdermabrasion, any area of the skin can be treated, including the neck, chest, back, and hands.
Microdermabrasion is sometimes referred to as Microderm, lunchtime peeling, Parisian peeling, and Diamond Peel. Both types of microdermabrasion machines have a vacuum element that helps to suck up dead skin particles and cells while the machine is operating. Because they are more precise, diamond-tipped machines tend to collect all the dead skin and particles compared to glass tips, which can leave more particles behind. The fewer particles and cells left, the more visible the results will be, which is why diamond microdermabrasion is considered a little “cleaner” than glass.
Most microdermabrasion machines are flexible, meaning your doctor must be able to adapt the flow, vacuum, and manual pressure to suit your skin and your tolerance. Because the microdermabrasion rod forms a closed-loop system, the crystals are generally vacuumed back into the machine and not sprayed into the air for inhalation. In addition, the sandblasting effect of a glass microdermabrasion machine can be too abrasive for people with more sensitive skin, as it can cause more irritation. There are two basic types of microdermabrasion, crystalline microdermabrasion and diamond microdermabrasion.
There are microdermabrasion machines for both home and professional use, but of course, they offer different results. While home microdermabrasion machines are available, the best results usually come from professional treatment. These homemade microdermabrasion kits often can't provide the depth of skin abrasion or remove dead skin cells by vacuuming them like professional microdermabrasion. Most home microdermabrasion machines and kits are generally weaker than professional in-office treatments.
So what exactly do you need to know about microdermabrasion machines before you book your treatment? Diamond tip microdermabrasion is a newer procedure, but one that quickly gained popularity as a crystalless microdermabrasion option. The cost of a machine will often determine how much a clinic charges for its microdermabrasion sessions.
