Side Effects Of Microdermabrasion
Swelling And Tenderness
An individual who undergoes microdermabrasion will most likely experience swelling and tenderness in the treated area. Microdermabrasion uses a diamond tip or small solid crystals sprayed onto the outer layer of the skin. This mechanism is similar to what happens when an individual rubs sandpaper on a wood surface. This type of skin buffing directly causes irritation and redness because the immune system reacts to minor damage to the outer layer of the skin. The individual's immune system responds by sending a myriad of different cells and substances to the site of the cellular damage. To get these cells and immune system substances to the affected area, the blood vessels are forced to dilate. This dilation of an affected individual's blood vessels and the rush of white blood cells to the site of damage is what causes it to become swollen, tender, red, and warm to the touch.
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Minor Bruising
An individual who undergoes microdermabrasion may experience minor bruising. Bruising occurs when blood vessels just underneath the skin become damaged or burst open and leak blood into the surrounding area. Thin-skinned areas like those around the lips and eyes are most likely to develop minor bruising following microdermabrasion. The damage that occurs to the blood vessels in the areas treated with this procedure is the result of a vacuum effect exerted by the microdermabrasion catheter. This vacuum on the catheter serves to suck away the debris and dead skin cells exfoliated from the individual's skin. An individual who does not have particularly thin or delicate skin and is treated by a skilled technician will usually not experience this side effect. Individuals who take certain medications such as blood thinners and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are at an increased risk of developing minor bruising due to microdermabrasion.
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