Guide To The Effective Treatment Of Keratosis Pilaris

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a skin treatment that exfoliates and removes the very top layer of dead skin cells. The procedure typically takes about one hour to perform, and it is carried out by licensed dermatologists. Numbing agents and anesthesia are not needed for microdermabrasion. To start, the dermatologist will gently sand away the uppermost layer of skin. This is normally done with a handheld applicator such as a diamond-tip handpiece or a crystal-emitting handpiece. These devices instantly suction up the dead skin cells too. Some patients may be candidates for hydra dermabrasion, a newer method of microdermabrasion that simultaneously exfoliates and infuses the skin with moisturizing products. It is designed to maximize blood flow to the patient's skin and stimulate the production of collagen. When the procedure is finished, the provider will often apply both moisturizer and sunscreen to the treated areas. After having any type of microdermabrasion, patients could experience minor bruising, tenderness, swelling, or redness; all of these will generally resolve within a few hours. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately after the procedure.

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