Micro Dermabrasion:

  
   

Many modalities can resurface the skin to improve skin quality, to reduce age spots, soften fine lines and treat acne or other scars. Modalities include treatments with tradional dermabrasion, chemical peeling, laser resurfacing and micro dermabrasion.

Micro dermabrasion was developed in Italy in 1985. The micro dermabrasion technique abrades skin with a high pressure flow of crystals. All resurfacing procedure exerts their effects though different dermal ablation.
    Micro dermabrasion produces a superficial ablation, primary in the epidermis. This procedure is inffective for deeper wrinkles or scars. However for fine lines and more superficial scars, it can be an effective treatment with minimal risk and rapid recovery.
       
 
   
Indications of Microdermabrasion:
       
   
Early photo aging
   
Fine lines
   
Superficial scarring
   
To improve the facial glow
     
   
Advantages of Micro dermabrasion:
       
   
Doesn’t require anesthesia
   
Painless
   
Is simple and quick to perform
   
Can be repeated at short intervals
   
Doesn’t significantly interrupt the patients life
       
    Contraindication:
       
   
Recent/current use of Isotretinoin, Active Herpes infection, Certain keratosis, Keloids
     
    Procedure:
       
   
No pre medication is required.
   
Prior to procedure degrease the skin with spirit and acetone.
   
Eyes are covered with cotton balls.
    Treated area is cleaned with wet cloth to remove any residual crystals. Keep cold
   
compression for 10min. Advised to continue the application of moisturizes because exfoliation may occur.

Erythema resolves within hours after treatment sunscreen should be used liberally

    Follow Up Care:
       
   
It usually requires a series of 5 to 10 treatments.
   
The sittings can be longer particularly with acne scarring
   
Treatment can be done at interval of 7-10days.
   
The number and frequency of treatment can be tailored to the individual patient
     
requirement.