Side Effects Of Microdermabrasion

Swelling And Tenderness

An individual who undergoes microdermabrasion will most likely experience swelling and tenderness in the treated area. Microdermabrasion uses a diamond tip or small solid crystals sprayed onto the outer layer of the skin. This mechanism is similar to what happens when an individual rubs sandpaper on a wood surface. This type of skin buffing directly causes irritation and redness because the immune system reacts to minor damage to the outer layer of the skin. The individual's immune system responds by sending a myriad of different cells and substances to the site of the cellular damage. To get these cells and immune system substances to the affected area, the blood vessels are forced to dilate. This dilation of an affected individual's blood vessels and the rush of white blood cells to the site of damage is what causes it to become swollen, tender, red, and warm to the touch.

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