Beauty they say is skin deep. True beauty lies in the person’s persona and attitude towards life. However, that said, the importance, popularity and functionality of cosmetic treatments cannot be discounted.
Moreover, there are external elements that are also responsible for the damage caused to the skin. To add to it, aging is another culprit that harms the skin and makes it look wrinkly. In such times, cosmetic treatments are just a way to have younger looking skin. Or in words, they are the ladder to not only look young but also feel confident for facing the world with audacity and charm. If used judiciously, everyone will age gracefully and elegantly.
There are a host of cosmetic treatments available to people interested in beautifying their skin. Cashing on the trend to look good always and mentality of women that fair is always beautiful, more and more brands are also coming up with fairness and age defying creams for women. In the same vein, skin polishing, also gaining traction as a beauty trend, is not unheard of.
Skin polishing sessions aren’t any longer restricted for the marriage season or festive season alone. Girls and women are going in for getting their skin polished before important events or family functions too. Moreover, skin polishing or microdermabrasion helps to wipe away acne, crow’s feet and fine lines from your face and thus also lightening your skin on the go.
What is skin polishing?
Skin polishing is known as microdermabrasion in medical terms. Abrasion or the polishing feature in microdermabrasion is necessary for making the skin look rejuvenated and radiant. Microdermabrasion is a skin polishing treatment that brings about brief changes in the appearance of the skin by removing piled up layers of dead skin.
Am I a possible candidate for skin polishing?
- A dull or lifeless skin
- Acne, blackheads and pimple outbursts
- Discolored skin
- Scars from chicken pox
- An uneven skin tone
- Blotchy skin
- Spots because of sun-tan
What are its uses?
- Skin rejuvenation – skin polishing rejuvenates the skin and refreshes it
- Acne – Breakouts in the form of acne, zits and pimples are eliminated
- Sun light and age damaged skin
- Hyperkeratosis
- Pigmentation disorders
- Formula for Uneven skin – Uneven skin is smoothened out after a few sessions of skin polishing
- Ugly stretch marks – Appearance of stretch marks because of weight gain from thighs and legs can be reduced through skin polishing
How is skin polishing done?
Microdermabrasion has 2 types of procedures. Diamond-tip and crystal microdermabrasion are the types of skin polishing procedures.
1. Diamond-tip microdermabrasion:
A Diamond-tip microdermabrasion as the name suggests is an abrasive procedure. In it, the hand-piece is diamond-tipped and it scrapes away the uneven skin leaving it smooth and shiny. Further the dead skin cells that remain behind are exfoliated from the region that was operated on. The same hand held device then suctions off dead skin cells too. A vacuum device is subsequently used to scrape off the dirt deposited beneath the layers of the skin too. It is a very short procedure and you can return to your daily routine after the session too.
2. Crystal microdermabrasion:
Crystals of sodium chloride, aluminium oxide or sodium bicarbonate are emitted through the surgical handpiece in this type of skin polishing. The crystals of aluminium oxide are just as hard as diamonds. It is an ablative surgery as it endeavors to operate through removal of body tissue, here through tissues on your face.
What are the benefits to the person undergoing skin polishing?
Skin polishing scrapes off the dead skin cells; thus bestowing a glowing and shining complexion to the person. It gives instant fairness and renders an amazing skin tone. Following listed are the few benefits skin polishing or microdermabrasion provides people undergoing it with:
- Least discomfort – There is very little penetration or no penetration into deeper layers of the skin, in a skin polishing procedure. The skin is not harmed in any way.
- Hydrates skin – Cosmetic procedures like microdermabrasion and lightening help in hydrating the skin; thus eliminating the dull look, making way for a fresh skin.
- Very less pain involved – While undergoing skin polishing, you don’t feel pain. A slight tingling sensation is all you get for a moment, which is completely bearable.
- Suitable for different skin types – You can go in for skin polishing irrespective of your skin type. You won’t get advised against undergoing this cosmetic treatment if your skin is oily, sensitive, dry or flaky. The results in the end have to be a flawless and improved skin tone.
- Unclogging pores – Skin polishing treatments unsettle pores. This saves you from having breakouts on your face in future.
- Quickest way to a clean skin – A typical skin polish session lasts for nothing more than 30 minutes. And is the most useful and shortest way to a smooth and even skin, especially if you are awaiting an important occasion or day.
What are the possible complications associated with skin polishing?
Microdermabrasion is without doubt a popular and non-surgical way to get a smooth skin. It is also the shortest way to a skin that is owner’s pride and neighbor’s envy. However, that said, it is not void of complications and risks. It comes with its own set of risks which are as follows:
- Pigmentation – People undergoing skin polishing are likely to get patches on the operated area of skin.
- Injuries to the skin – Injuries or infections to one’s skin, if the machine is not handled with care or proper hygiene, is completely possible.
- Injuries to eyes and skin under the eyes – There are small chances of the crystals used in the handpiece entering one’s eyes or causing redness to skin under the eyes. But that is temporary.
- Sunburn – You become more susceptible to get sunburns in the operated area, when you undergo skin polishing.
Thus to conclude, skin polishing is a popular cosmetic treatment, even though being a temporary way to deal with rough, rugged and unpleasant skin. It is always prudent to have a word with your skin doctor for allaying your doubts before giving your go-ahead for the treatment. Skin polishing can be used as a standalone treatment or in combination with other procedures such as facelift, nose surgery, scar removal or revision and chemical peel.