Dermabrasion: reviews, views, indications, prices

For many, wrinkles, wrinkles, pimples and other defects appear on the face over the years, which it is extremely difficult to cope with with conventional creams and formulations at home. One of the most common clinical procedures that help achieve the desired effect is dermabrasion. Reviews about it are mostly positive: many are satisfied with the results.

What it is?

Similar defects can appear for various reasons - both as a result of operations, and naturally. Dermabrasion of the skin is the method by which the epidermis is restored and updated in a clinical setting. The patient is removed the upper dead tissue layer, after which collagen fibers are produced and new cells are formed, more elastic. This is dermabrasion. Feedback about the procedure depends on its kind. So, it can be:

• Laser;
• Mechanical;
• Microcrystalline.

Below we will consider all the features of each of the ways of performing this procedure.

Using a laser

This type of skin cleansing helps to remove fibrous tissue and removes scarring, which often remains after getting rid of scars. Laser dermabrasion is used if you need to remove freckles and traces after operations.

Before starting the procedure, the site is sterilized, after which the patient is given a local anesthesia. Then, using a special device, the doctor performs laser resurfacing of scars or other defects. At the end of the procedure, the skin should be treated with an antiseptic solution.

The procedure is repeated in the same course 2-5 times. Only then will laser scars be effective. It takes about 4-5 weeks to fully recover, but for a few more months the patient will have to be careful not to be exposed to direct sunlight. If the yard is hot in summer, you should use a special cream for protection.

Mechanical cleaning method

This method, in contrast to the laser, is more sparing. Such dermabrasion, reviews of which can also be found completely different, provides for an almost complete removal of the upper layer of the dermis. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.

The skin is grinded by special devices with rotational movements. In order to consolidate the result, the procedure should be performed three times with interruptions of three to four months.

At the end of the course the face becomes more elastic and clean, there are no deep scars and wrinkles. A few weeks after it, the patient can wash with soapy soap, but the redness may remain for several more months.

Such polishing is carried out only in clinical conditions, and an obligatory condition for its carrying out is the application of a sterile dressing to the face.

Microcrystalline method

This method of cleaning and polishing the skin differs from the previous two in that it can be done at home, and not just in the clinic. The first signs of aging, small wrinkles - all these are indications for a procedure such as dermabrasion. Reviews about the microcrystalline her method is different, it all depends on how patient was ready for it.

It is worth noting that this procedure is not suitable for all skin types, so you need to consult a specialist beforehand. Allergies can manifest themselves not only on hardware, but also on soothing creams that are applied to the face after it is completed.

Most often microcrystalline cleaning is carried out using a diamond-type apparatus. Diamond crumbs quickly and gently remove from the skin surface keratinized particles, as well as scars, unwanted spots and wrinkles.

About a week before the procedure you need to stop using a cream based on hydroacids and retinol.

Features of diamond peeling

This method refers to the most sparing. At the same time, diamond dermabrasion is an effective technique for skin cleansing. In its course, the skin lends itself to micro-grinding, its upper layer is cleaned of contaminants and dead cells.

The procedure is carried out in clinical conditions with the help of a special apparatus equipped with nozzles, which have a different size, shape and degree of abrasiveness. The strength of the effect on the skin is selected each time individually. It all depends on the problem that worries the patient, and the characteristics of the relief of his skin.

Each nozzle includes an abrasive composition consisting of diamond dust, having a different grain size.

Method of procedure

Diamond dermabrasion is performed with a device with a small extract. Due to this, the particles of the epidermis, which peel off during grinding, are drawn into the nozzle, and the pores are not clogged. For processing vacuum is used, it significantly reduces the possibility of edema, stimulates blood circulation and improves metabolic processes. All this in general activates regenerative movements, and the skin gradually begins to be updated.

To begin with, the face is cleansed of cosmetics and treated with an antiseptic. Hair should be covered with a cap. Then the skin is heated, so that the keratinized cells are better peeled off.

Only the top layer of the epidermis is affected during the procedure, there are no nerve endings in it, so the patient does not feel pain. But it happens that the skin is too sensitive, then use local anesthetic drugs.

When is dermabrasion indicated?

This procedure can be assigned in the following cases:

• Scars after acne;
• Wrinkles of different kinds;
• pigmentation;
• Sagging of the skin and a decrease in its tone;
• The need to reduce tattoos, birthmarks, freckles;
• Presence of slags and coal dust in the skin.

Most often, the procedure is used by women for 40 to get rid of wrinkles, as well as those who want to remove too noticeable traces of operations.

Contra-indications and disadvantages

Dermabrasion has a number of contraindications. For example, it can not be carried out if the patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis, diabetes or cancer. Also it is forbidden to apply to the procedure in cases where the skin has a tendency to keloid formations, and also there are rashes, abscesses, herpes and other manifestations. Mechanical dermabrasion can not be done during pregnancy and lactation.

Now about the shortcomings. According to the reviews, the procedure is not painless in all cases. In addition, sometimes it can cause dermatitis and various complications. The rehabilitation period after dermabrasion is quite long, and there is a need to be constantly observed by the doctor.

Benefits

However, along with deficiencies, dermabrasion has both positive aspects. According to satisfied patients, this procedure is simple and effective, with its help you can solve many problems associated with age-related skin changes without surgical intervention. This is the key advantage of the method called dermabrasion.

Comments on this method of cleaning, as we have already mentioned, and as you can see, there are different. Many people say that the procedure is useless and does not help. Others claim that after it the skin is renewed, its quality changes, and the patients themselves look younger than their years. But the discomfort during the session is noted by almost everyone.

By the way, skin resurfacing can be shown even to children - in cases when the dermis is injured. Patients write that even one course of treatment can help get rid of ugly scars on the face.

Cost

How much will this procedure, such as dermabrasion, cost? The price depends on the clinic, the qualification of the specialist and the method of conducting it.

On average, in Moscow it ranges from 1,000 to 10,000 rubles.

But choosing the cheapest offer is not recommended. It is better to bypass several clinics, get a dermatologist's advice, determine which option is most suitable in your case, and only then substitute your face for the specialist's apparatus.