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Microdermabrasion At A Doctor's Office, Exfoliating Machines,
And Home Microdermabrasion Compared |
By:
Kathleen Williams |
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Until now, professional-quality microdermabrasion treatments
cost up to $200.00 each. Over the counter products now let you
do it yourself at home and save! Crystal-bonded applicators use
the same aluminum oxide crystals as expensive medical-grade
machines stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, just
like a professional treatment - for comparable results at an
affordable price!
HOW IT WORKS
Microdermabrasion at a doctor's office or spa: Aluminum oxide
crystals, the hardest and best for microdermabrasion, are
applied under high pressure with a medical-grade device by
trained doctors and aestheticians.
Exfoliating Machines and Creams: Cream-based formulae are often
applied with a "free" motorized device to appear more effective.
But cream reduces abrasion, so stimulation of collagen and
elastin is negligible.
Home Microdermabrasion: Medical-grade aluminum oxide crystals
applied directly to the skin stimulate production of elastin and
collagen just like a professional treatment.
EFFECTIVENESS
Microdermabrasion at a doctor's office or spa: Most effective
removal of dead, damaged skin cells. Stimulates production of
elastin and collagen to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars,
etc., but too costly to do regularly.
Exfoliating Machines and Creams: Exfoliation of superficial dead
skin cells may produce a temporary glowing effect with daily
use. Minimal stimulation of skin or impact on wrinkles, fine
lines, acne scars or other blemishes.
Home Microdermabrasion: Removes dead and damaged skin cells,
which strengthens and thickens skin just like professional
treatments, reducing acne scars, wrinkles, fine lines and
blemishes.
EASE OF USE
Microdermabrasion at a doctor's office or spa: Requires regular
appointments and travel to a doctor's office or spa. Skin needs
time to heal after treatment, so should only be done
periodically.
Exfoliating Machines and Creams: Must be used almost every day
for as much as 10-15 minutes. Minimal affect on skin after
treatment.
Home Microdermabrasion: Do it yourself right at home. Skin needs
a brief time to heal afterwards, just like a doctor's treatment.
Use every two weeks, NOT every day.
COST
Microdermabrasion at a doctor's office or spa: Up to $200 per
treatment
Exfoliating Machines and Creams: $39.95 - $129.95
Home Microdermabrasion: $79.95 6 Applications
COST FOR 90 DAYS
Microdermabrasion at a doctor's office or spa: Up to $1,200 or
more. Regular treatments cost thousands!
Exfoliating Machines and Creams: $100 - $300.00; $3 to $5 a day
Home Microdermabrasion: $79.95; Less than $1 a day
* Microdermabrasion requires appropriate skin care afterwards to
help heal and protect your new skin, including the
custom-designed moisturizers, hydrating lotions and sun screens.
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Article Source: http://www.friendsofvista.org/articles/article27079.html |
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