Rejuvenating Your Skin With Dermabrasion

The skin is composed of many layers including the epidermis and the dermis, and is made up of nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, glands and hair follicles.

The outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis, provides protection from external and environmental factors, such as UV rays, fluctuating temperatures, and even trauma. The epidermis is constantly going through cellular turnover; however, this process begins to slow at the age of 30.

The dermis, primarily the connective tissue containing capillaries and lymphatic vessels, provides the body with nutrients, and cleanses the body by carrying clear fluids throughout the body. Within these connective tissues are the cells called fibroblasts that produce collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin make the skin soft and supple, allowing for the epidermis to show a youthful appearance. This too begins to slow as our skin ages.

To help remedy this, there are a few options that are available and one of the most effective is through the use of dermabrasion.

How Can Dermabrasion Help?Dermabrasion helps to refinish the top layers of the skin using a method of controlled surgical scraping. Dermabrasion is most often used to improve your facial skin, and provide you with a smoother more refined look.  It can be used to reduce scarring caused by an accident or previous surgery.  Or it can help reduce the fine lines around your eyes or mouth. It can also be used effectively in treating scarring caused by deep acne.

You can choose dermabrasion for small areas on your face, or you can use it as a complete facial. Dermabrasion is also often combined with other procedures, such as a facelift or chemical peel, and can provide you with long lasting results.

In addition to changing the way you look after refining your skin, many report dermabrasion also gives them an added self confidence boost. If you've been worrying about those fine lines appearing around your mouth, dermabrasion may be the answer you've been looking for. Dermabrasion will not remove every scar and flaw, but can provide you with dramatic results. Discuss your expectations with your surgeon, and ask questions to determine if this is the right procedure for you. People of all ages can feel the benefits of dermabrasion surgery, but your age may play a factor in your ultimate results. Check with your doctor for more information.

Dermabrasion is a form of cosmetic surgery, and should be considered carefully. Dermabrasion involved the most visible part of your body – your face – so spend the extra time looking for a qualified and highly trained cosmetic surgeon. The great news is this type of surgery can be performed fairly quickly, and can take anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours, depending upon how much skin is being treated. It is not uncommon to have the procedure performed more than once, or in stages.

After the initial swelling from surgery, your face will begin to heal within the first few days. Two weeks after the surgery, you can return to work as normal, but you will need to be careful not to bump or injure your face. When it has completely healed, you will notice a brand new you with better conditioned, smoother looking skin.