Are you feeling self-conscious of how acne is affecting your skin? While everyone experiences common, sporadic acne at some point in their lives, severe breakouts can be difficult to ignore. Some people may feel that acne has negatively affected their mental health.
Something that worries a lot of people who are dealing with acne is that they may deal with acne scarring later on in life. If you are concerned about acne and acne scarring and you would like to realize clearer skin, we invite you to learn more about microdermabrasion.
In many cases, microdermabrasion has been used to help those who have minor scars, fine lines, and sun damage. Microdermabrasion can also do a great job addressing acne and acne scars.
During microdermabrasion, microcrystals work to remove the damaged outer layers of your skin. The instrument that is used to perform this exciting treatment also has a piece that vacuums away dead skin cells as well as the small crystals. This treatment reduces excess skin oil and can help reduce enlarged pores.
Microdermabrasion is especially good when it is used for superficial scars. It can help those who have deep scars and dark marks on their skin. However, regular treatments may be necessary in order to get the best results. For deeper scars, we recommend between six and 12 microdermabrasion treatments in order to bring out the best in your skin.
Patients will not need to set aside downtime following their treatment. Anesthesia is not necessary since this treatment is generally more comfortable than others like it. In most cases, it is a very simple and fast treatment, allowing you to continue your normal activities right away. Of course, we will give you instructions on how to care for your skin and to protect it from the sun following your appointment.
Microdermabrasion is an amazing exfoliation treatment that can help you with your acne as well as acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, and much more. If you are discouraged by how acne or other skin imperfections are affecting your skin, contact us today to schedule your consultation!
