Tips Before You Have Microdermabrasion
I'm sure some of you might be wondering "Why should I prepare myself for microdermabrasion, isn't that the job of my dermatologist?" Truth be told, it is his/her job to get you ready, but you can do quite a bit to help him out and make sure the procedure goes as smoothly as it should.
Don't worry, I won't force you to make any radical changes, I am just here to offer you some friendly tips and help you and your skin go through this procedure with the best possible outcome.
Do It Yourself Or Hire A Professional? Unfortunately, for many people it all comes down to finances; you will often hear them say "How much will this cost me?" Well, the usual cost of a single microdermabrasion treatment will go up to as high as 200 dollars.
Furthermore, you need to multiply that with at least 5, which is the number of procedures you will need to get the results you want.
So, before you even begin thinking about this treatment, you need to decide whether or not you want to go to a beauty salon or buy the machine and do it yourself.
Avoid Any Medication Prior This Treatment If you are taking any medication, you should consult your doctor and see which ones you can stop using for at least one week prior the procedure, since it has been noted that some medication may impact the ultimate result.
Avoid Using Skincare Products Skincare products you are currently using may or may not make your skin more sensitive to the treatment, so it would be best not to risk it and stop using them altogether.
You should also be careful when choosing products you will be using after the procedure, since your skin will be very sensitive.
Alcohol And Smoking There is no definitive proof that alcohol or smoking will interfere with the procedure, making it less effective, but you will hear most dermatologists advising you to cut down or eliminate these bad habits, at least for the duration of the procedure.
I have to say I agree with them so I am going to recommend that as well.
Talk To Your Dermatologist At the end of the day, the best thing you can do is to schedule an appointment with your doctor/dermatologist and go over the entire procedure together.
If you have any questions make sure you ask them prior the treatment itself so there is no confusion in your mind and that you can be certain this procedure will have the effect you desire.
Don't worry, I won't force you to make any radical changes, I am just here to offer you some friendly tips and help you and your skin go through this procedure with the best possible outcome.
Do It Yourself Or Hire A Professional? Unfortunately, for many people it all comes down to finances; you will often hear them say "How much will this cost me?" Well, the usual cost of a single microdermabrasion treatment will go up to as high as 200 dollars.
Furthermore, you need to multiply that with at least 5, which is the number of procedures you will need to get the results you want.
So, before you even begin thinking about this treatment, you need to decide whether or not you want to go to a beauty salon or buy the machine and do it yourself.
Avoid Any Medication Prior This Treatment If you are taking any medication, you should consult your doctor and see which ones you can stop using for at least one week prior the procedure, since it has been noted that some medication may impact the ultimate result.
Avoid Using Skincare Products Skincare products you are currently using may or may not make your skin more sensitive to the treatment, so it would be best not to risk it and stop using them altogether.
You should also be careful when choosing products you will be using after the procedure, since your skin will be very sensitive.
Alcohol And Smoking There is no definitive proof that alcohol or smoking will interfere with the procedure, making it less effective, but you will hear most dermatologists advising you to cut down or eliminate these bad habits, at least for the duration of the procedure.
I have to say I agree with them so I am going to recommend that as well.
Talk To Your Dermatologist At the end of the day, the best thing you can do is to schedule an appointment with your doctor/dermatologist and go over the entire procedure together.
If you have any questions make sure you ask them prior the treatment itself so there is no confusion in your mind and that you can be certain this procedure will have the effect you desire.
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