Microdermabrasion is a popular cosmetic procedure that has many benefits especially when compared to alternative skin care treatments offered by modern medical aesthetics clinics and cosmetic surgeons. When considering the suitability of the patient for treatment the aesthetician weighs up those benefits and compares them to those offered by other treatments.

Microdermabrasion is a facial procedure which removes the very top layer of the skin using abrasive micro crystals or other abrasive materials. The process has been describes as mini-sanding or mini-sandblasting but this makes it sound far more aggressive than it really is. The most important benefit for me was the almost total lack of pain, it seems even too much to describe it as causing mild discomfort as I hardly noticed a thing when I first tried it. However I am aware than many people do get mild irritation following their first few sessions.

Most people look to the results of microdermabrasion. In almost all cases excellent results are gained even after their first visit to the salon. It is therefore of no surprise to find that most people would quote the results as the most important benefit of microdermabrasion! Yes we all would love to young healthy skin all of our lives but this is virtually impossible but by leading a healthy life and treating our skin well we can certainly extend the period that our skin looks great. Microdermabrasion is one of those treatments that, once you have tried it, you will continue to use it on a regular basis.

The fact that so many use top-up sessions regularly shows how people see it as a vital part of their skin care regime. Once you have had your initial treatment (usually 6-10 monthly appointments) you will find that you will only need another session every two months, sometimes less often, especially if you are young. This brings us to another benefit, the cost of microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is generally far cheaper than the other cosmetic treatments available but the fact that top-ups are required less frequently further enhances the affordability of it.