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| Microdermabrasion |
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Microdermabrasion is the process of removing the top surface of the skin with very fine abrading material. It involves a gentle peeling of the skin that is very effective, but not harsh on the skin. This technique can also removes wrinkles, stretch marks, scarring as well as acne and sun damage. |
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| Details |
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| Time Required |
| The length of the entire procedure of microdermabrasion will take 30 minutes to 1 hour. |
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| Side Effects |
| The side effects after the surgery are little and there are minimal chances of any discomfort. Skin may feel dry and tight for the first 24 hours after treatment and appear pink or red for the first few days. There is some possibility of irritation that can possibly get into the eyes as well. |
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| Recovery Time |
| The recovery period for the microdermabrasion is between 7 to 10 days. |
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| Risks |
| The risk attached with microdermabrasion includes bleeding, infection, hyperpigmentation, and perforation. |
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| Technology |
| Microdermabrasion is a non surgical skin smoothening therapy. Microdermabrasion is a skin revitalizing technique that makes use of exfoliation procedures to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and scars. It can also be used for the treatment of acne, scarring, erasing of stretch marks, and rejuvenation of sun damaged skin. This includes refraining from using retinols, Retin A and any other active skin care products two to three days before and afterwards. It is similar to dermabrasion in that it removes the unhealthy layers of dead skin cells; however, it is considered a mini procedure that does not go as deep. A doctor performs this non-surgical “lunchtime peel” by sandblasting the skin with aluminum oxide crystals or a similar substance to remove the stratum (top) layer of the skin. |
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| Cost Involved |
| The price for a single microdermabrasion treatment usually ranges from $100 - $150. |
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| Insurance Covered |
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Because of the cosmetic nature of Microdermabrasion, insurance is not
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| Patient Status |
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OutPatient - In most cases
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| Reffered As |
| Microdermabrasion is also known as particle resurfacing, power peel, derma-peel or Parisian peel and sandblasting and lunchtime peel. |
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| Discomforts |
| There can be some slight pain experienced in the forehead. |
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| Combine With |
| It can be combined with active anti aging retinol serums that are applied to the skin. |
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