Microdermabrasion- Deparment of Dermatology

Microdermabrasion is used to treat. Enlarged pores. Hyperpigmentation. Superficial creases. Mild non-inflammatory acne scarring, sun damaged skin, dull and blemished skin, Stretch marks, Scar revision, face and body peeling.

During Microdermabrasion, aluminiumoxide crystals are blown into the skin through a sterile tipped tube at half to one atmosphere, pressure and vacuumed out under the same pressure through an adjoining aperture. The crystals remove a very superficial layer of the upper half of the skin called epidermis.

This is an outpatient training, and is best done by trained dermatologists. Each session lasts from 5 to 15 minutes, and one can go back to work after the treatment session.

Article by apollo Hospitals
Bangalore