Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion. The removal of the dead skin cells reveals the softer more youthful looking skin cells underneath.
The superficial abrasion of the skin also triggers the body’s own natural repair mechanism, which triggers the production of new collagen and releases glycosaminoglycans in order to rehydrate and replenish the recently abraded area. This has a remarkable softening action on surface lines and wrinkles.
The procedure is not painful and requires no anesthetic. Microdermabrasion can be used medically for scar removal when the scar is raised above the surrounding skin, but is less effective with sunken scars. Microdermabrasion can also be used to treat sun-damaged skin and to improve acne but must be repeated periodically to be effective. Different microdermabrasion methods are used to the exfoliate the skin
Orbital Microdermabrasion
Orbital Microdermabrasion uses a hand piece that rotates at different speeds on an elliptical axis.
Instead of using exfoliating crystals, orbital abrasion utilizes a selection of disposable, abrasive treatment tips coated with a layer of silicon carbide to either superficially or deeply exfoliate the stratum corneum.
The orbital rotation of the abrasive treatment tip performs a progressive and controlled skin exfoliation, while polishing and massaging the skin at the same time. The speed of rotation, the abrasiveness of the treatment tip selected, and the speed at which the hand piece is moved across the skin surface determines the depth of abrasion.
