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Not a day goes by without some change in the science of microdermabrasion. Every year there are more treatment options including microdermabrasion clinics and home skin exfoliation systems. While most all dermabrasion options have results it is important to be aware of all the options before deciding which one works for you.

Have clearly defined your skin treatments plans and the end result you are looking to find. This will help you to be proactive in looking for the best treatment. If your major concern is oily or sun damaged skin your treatment expectations will be very different from someone who wishes to remove unsightly stretch marks or acne scars.

What to Expect

Microdermabrasion, unlike plastic surgery, is used as a less invasive approach to younger looking skin. The objective of all such treatments is to get younger, fresher looking skin. It has been found to be effective in treating rough lesions; scars from acne, sun damaged skin and old rough marks in general. It also promotes cell regeneration.

Prefer to see the doctor?

Obviously, the effectiveness of doctor monitored microdermabrasion treatments is very high. But, if you select this path, be sure to choose a board certified doctor with good repute and many satisfied clients. A plastic surgeon or his clinician can complete the skin resurfacing procedure using modern equipment. These treatments are generally preferred for distressing or sustained skin trauma. The most common kinds of treatments include crystal dermabrasion or diamond dermabrasion. These methods may be used outside the office or clinic but are generally very expensive. This fact has given rise to more over the counter products.

Do it Yourself:

For more minor cases of imperfections and scaring there are small machines and devises that exfoliate just as effectively as the machines used in clinics but at a fraction of the price. Since they are for home use they are not as powerful as the machines the doctors use.

Other products for home use include microdermabrasion cloths and body sponges. Home microdermabrasion creams designed to exfoliate are also very effective. However, many are prepared for so called normal skin and could cause irritation to sensitive skin like in the case of an active acne outbreak.