Microdermabrasion is a progressive treatments that resurfaces the skin while offering the benefit of precision care. Recent articles substantiate the ability of the treatment to result in superior skin exfoliation through a vacuum system. The system stimulates reproduction of the fibroblast of new living cells at the basal layer of the epidermis. In addition to enhanced collagen reproduction, microdermabrasion creates cell turnover and improved blood flow. Initially the instant effect is a resurfacing of the skin. During the next three days additional benefits result and include: Reduction in sun induced pigmentation problems. Reduction of whiteheads, blackheads, formations resolution from lack of exfoliation and care Blending of fine lines and wrinkles Decrease of Sebum and Comedones Reduction of dormant acne scars and blemishes Reduction of well healed scars and raised scars An all over wellness to the skin Microdermabrasion can be performed in a series of sequential sessions generally ten days to three weeks apart depending on the goal and timeline. As the skin continues to gain integrity, the microdermabrasion level can be increased or decreased to attain the highest level of skin health. Clients frequently ask about at home products for micro-exfoliation. "Manual" microdermabrasion should really be called crystal exfoliation. This home treatment does not have the ability to regenerate collagen, elastin fibers, thicken the epidermis or the dermis. Clients must be aware that using cremes or gel-based manual microdermabrasion products can over-exfoliate and cause sensitivity issues, including sunburn, hyper-pigmentation and possible exacberation of acne. Specifically the vacuuming of the skin creates the reepitheliazation of the stratum corneum and the body initiates a healing response. The histological changes in the skin are one of the primary benefits of microdermabrasion in the salon.