Scars treatments using a microdermabrasion cream can further stimulate new skin cell synthesis in the deepest layer of the skin as it clears dull and flawed skin.

The process can take about 30 minutes and maximum results are observed with 4 to 12 treatments, depending on the extension of the damage to the skin in the area. Skin in the treated area will be slightly red or pink for a couple of weeks afterward.

In some cases, your skin may feel tight for the first 24-48 hours. You may feel like a mild sunburn or windburn, but no further pain is common. A 30 SPF will help defend the skin from solar burns after the microdermabrasion procedure. Also, some peeling and slight crusting may be expected in the area. No anesthesia is needed for this treatment, since it is non-invasive.

Microdermabrasion treatment is a good option for those who wish to unclog pores and reduce fine acne scarring. Results will last and the healing of skin proves to heal acne scars, as well as overall appearance.

For depressed scars, such as pitted acne scars, subcision with needles is used by specialists to break up the deeply buried scar tissue. The cream should be applied before and after those treatments to speed new healthy skin production and remodeling: the orderly process of laying out new collagen and elastin fibers.

Microdermabrasion comes from a technique called dermabrasion. Dermabrasion has been used for many years and was used to treat severe scarring by scrubbing the uppermost surface of the skin with an abrasive, metallic instrument. This highly effective technique requires recovery time, not to mention anesthesia. Microdermabrasion is gifted with a gentler, less invasive skin-resurfacing technology. And, there is no risk of dyschromia on darkly pigmented patients.

Microdermabrasion Treatments - Explained in 3 steps

1.- Home Microdermabrasion. There's no need of skin preparation before the exfoliation. No pre-peel preparation with any other regime is needed. First, clean your skin with an alcohol cleanser. Then just apply the cream on clean skin, with either your fingertips or using a dry and soft cloth. Simply apply a small quantity to the skin and rub in a rotational pattern. Wipe after 10 minutes.

2.- Application of the cream: The microdermabrasion product can be applied with the tips of your fingers or with a cloth until redness appears. Leave the product on your skin for about 10 minutes. Then cleanse by brushing or wiping off the micro-crystals. Usually with a 1-2 minutes massage to a patch of 10x10 cm (4 x 4 inches) the exfoliating of cells will be enough. Note that the full area must be treated. The quantity to be applied is about 0.5 g per 10 - 10 cm area.

3.- Several treatments are required to alleviate acne scars. Treatments should be reapplied every 2-3 days. Superficial acne scars will need a 2 months treatment to achieve about 60% to 80% improvement, but it may take as much as 4 or 6 months of treatment to significantly treat old, large and deep marks.