What is Diamond Microdermabrasion?

What is diamond microdermabrasion?

It is a medical professional treatment that exfoliates the skin by removing dead and uneven layers of the skin.

This facial method is minimally invasive and focuses on deeply stimulating and hydrating one’s skin cells by removing the dead ones. It catalyzes the growth of elastic fibers that maintain sprightly and refreshed skin. Diamond microdermabrasion is a treatment designed to refine certain skin conditions and enhance the skin’s health and appearance. This procedure is one of the safest and most effective treatments for all types of skin. Many individuals undergo this remedy because it is considered pain-free and does not cause any scars or complications post-op. 

Origins

Microdermabrasion was originally developed in 1985 by a group of dermatologists in Italy. The procedure was inspired by ancient Egyptian methods where doctors used sandpaper to smoothen and scrub the dead skin off their patients. Before modern methods developed in Italy, other methods such as the original dermabrasion were introduced in Germany with human power rasps and wheels that removed the upper layers of the skin and were deemed extremely painful. Recovery could take up to two weeks, the procedure also caused noticeable scarring, a higher risk of infections for practitioners, and had to be performed with the patient under anesthesia. The Italian dermatologists however created the first machine that used a less invasive method of the procedure by adding a mechanical build that collected abraded skin into a container instead of it being aerosolized. These machines were then utilized and introduced in America during the 1990s. 

During the early 2000s, this method was booming and became a common regular treatment for many individuals. Advancements included crystal microdermabrasion. Crystal microdermabrasion uses a spray that contains and projects particles of crystals that cause the dead skin to be easily removed or peeled off. 

Now

Then diamond microdermabrasion was introduced. Diamond microdermabrasion is the method of directly exfoliating the skin using a diamond head attached to a wand. The precision of this method allows practitioners to more accurately exfoliate tricky parts of the skin, such as areas around the eyes and mouth, better than that of the crystal method. There is no risk of small particle indigestion through your nose, mouth, or direct contact with your eyes. Diamond-tipped wands are a more precise and healthier form of treatment for clients.

The Process

The process itself helps minimize and remove wrinkles, fine lines, blackheads, whiteheads, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, and so much more. The diamond blade (made by an advanced medical equipment manufacturer) and removal of dead skin stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, which makes clients look younger than ever. The steps of the procedure are fairly easy and are usually completed within one hour. It starts with a cleanse of the skin by a licensed Aesthetic Therapist. The practitioner will then pass the Diamond tip of the machine over the surface of your skin creating a light vacuum. This causes the process of exfoliation as the vacuum takes care of retracting and removing the dead skin cells found on the surface of your face. The skin can be slightly red after treatment, but will slowly fade a couple of hours after the procedure. Doctors have seen noticeable signs of effective treatment after three sessions with an Aesthetic Therapist. However, the recommended number of procedures is six for a hydrated and nourished face year-round. The machine has different levels of suction that increase blood flow to the skin making it a reliable treatment for most common skin issues relative to wrinkles, acne, and more. 

As the expansion and innovation of diamond microdermabrasion continue, it is important to recognize that this facial treatment has helped users tremendously and easily promotes a healthier lifestyle for clients. It focuses on organic and non-invasive techniques to help nurture all skin types and continues to be a clinically effective procedure today. 

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