Microdermabrasion is a process to remove sun-damaged skin, as well as lessen scars and dark spots from the skin through the partial or complete removal of the dead outermost surface of the skin (known as Stratum Corneum) by light abrasion. The procedure leaves skin with a fresh, glowing look, though it has limitations in treating deep wrinkles or sunken scars.

There are generally two methods in microdermabrasion: Crystal and Non-Crystal. As the name suggests, the former uses crystals to remove dead skin cells, which are then vacuumed off by a suction device. The latter uses abrasive paddles, usually diamond coated, to remove dead skin cells which are then passed over the treatment areas.

Because Microdermabrasion only affects the Stratum Corneum and not the deeper layers of the skin, the process is usually pain-free and can be completed in as little as 30 minutes.

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