Basic Information about Microdermabrasion Treatment in Perth

Microdermabrasion can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, the treatment of

pigmentation problems, acne scars, accident scars and other skin imperfections. It is also fabulous

for giving the skin a really deep cleanse and giving a new lease of life to skin which has been

damaged by the sunshine or is just a little past its “best before” date.

So how does it work, this microdermabrasion treatment? Perth people like to know these things

before trying it out.

The clue is kind of in the name – microdermabrasion treatment is similar to dermabrasion treatment

except that it is “micro”. What that means is that the skin is bombarded with minute particles of

aluminium oxide crystals (do not worry, they are medical grade) which has a deep exfoliating effect

removing the dead layers of skin and revealing the vibrant, young and fresh cells which had been

lurking underneath. The process also increases the turnover rate of cells increasing production of

Elastin and Collagen which can provide terrific long term benefits – your healthy cell growth will be

completely rejuvenated.

Most people have this sort of treatment on their face although it is also effective on the neck, chest,

hands or arms.

So why bother with this treatment? Isn’t it just the same as applying lotions and creams?

The truth is that the skin is composed of two main layers, the epidermis on the outside and the

dermis on the inside. The epidermis is composed of numerous dead skin cells which are layered on

top of each other and are gradually maturing. The uppermost layer of the skin is called the stratum

corneum, which provides a barrier to the world keeping everything but the very tiniest of molecules

from penetrating through.

When you apply lotions, potions and creams to the upper layer of skin a small amount of it will

penetrate the stratum corneum but the vast majority of it will not – and that is the problem. This is

where the majority of wrinkles and lines are found that need attention.

When you have microdermabrasion treatment in Perth, all of the action is at the stratum corneum

level targeting the epidermis. If it went any deeper it would not only be painful but also potentially

harmful. This treatment can really help to give your skin a boost without causing any harm. Why not

check it out for yourself and uncover the glowing, youthful skin beneath the layers.