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The difference between Microdermabrasion and Microneedling

The difference between Microdermabrasion and Microneedling

With time, the increase in technology gives rise to micro treatments. The importance of micro treatments is undeniable. Dermatologists all around the world consider using micro treatments because of high reaching benefits with reduced side effects.

We will take two micro treatments, such as Microdermabrasion and Microneedling, to see what makes them differ from each other. Both micro treatments machines stand high in the beauty market because of too incredible results within minimum time.

The experts or dermatologists use microdermabrasion and micro-needling to help people treat their cosmetics and medical issues most commonly-skin related such as:

  • Hyperpigmentation (skin tone differences)
  • Melasma (sunspots)
  • Acne
  • Dull/dark skin complexion
  • Aging spots

Micro treatment: Microdermabrasion

The microdermabrasion is a microphysical treatment carried through a microdermabrasion machine with a rough surface to exfoliate the dead cells and keratin build-ups.

Microdermabrasion machine

The microdermabrasion machine works in two forms, Crystal and Diamond. The crystal refers to ‘sandblasting’ and the diamond as ‘sandpapering’ on the skin’s surface to stimulate superficial collagen production.

Compared to other types of peels, microdermabrasion is suitable for thick skin (coarse) and works only on the surface to remove dead skin cells and exfoliate.

If this treatment is used for sensitive skin can cause redness, leaving the skin even more acute. The microdermabrasion removes the uppermost layer of skin. It does not require frequent sessions, allowing you to postpone your treatment for 28 to almost a month (the period for renewing of skin). 

Microdermabrasion skin improvement

The microdermabrasion removes skin fine lines, wrinkles, dead skin cells that cause dullness over the face. It scrapes the layer containing dead skin cells and cleans the layer of skin.

The primary purpose is to remove dead skin cells layer without harming other layers. Further, a vacuum deep cleans the specific area by isolating it. The vacuum also removes impurities and makes the treatment sessions even shorter by collecting and separating the face sections. 

Microdermabrasion time may range from weeks to months with a price from $75 to $200. However, the results experienced can vary from immediate effects to overtime results. Depending on the type of skin and problem, the micro treatment takes time, but there is still a way to have more impressive results.  

The microdermabrasion is suitable for treatments such as:

  • Acne
  • Pigment issues
  • Fine lines
  • Blackheads

The skin treatment through microdermabrasion is painless and noninvasive and the healing time is also less after you got the treatment. Any side effects you might have to experience are redness of skin with irritation or tenderness. Infection, bleeding, or pimples are rare to occur and are uncommon to people.

The treatment can be done at home through microdermabrasion-featured devices, scrubs, or tools (if you buy from reputable sources). However, the results you experienced from professional treatments will be more effective than trying at home.

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Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive skin procedure and it is pain-free. You might need no or very little healing time after a session.

Advantages 

  • Most accessible and safe type of treatment with significant results within minimum time. 
  • Reduce side effects. 
  • No recovering time after the session of treatment.
  • The time of the session is usually shorter, up to 30 minutes. 
  • The microdermabrasion treatment also removes stretch marks after weight loss and pregnancy. 
  • Not much expensive. 

Disadvantages

  • Require multiple sessions for severe skin cases.
  • Deep wrinkles due to aging are not cured. 
  • Cause sensitive skin more redness and even more acute. 
  • Vacuum cause bruising due to long hold over the section of skin.

Micro treatment: Microneedling

The micro needling also refers to wound healing, skin needling, collagen induction therapy, or percutaneous collagen induction. This treatment removes dead skin cells and penetrates the holes (microscopic) in the skin through small needles stimulating superficial collagen production and wound healing.

Unlike, microdermabrasion the two types of microneedling are

  • cosmetic and
  • medical needling.

In cosmetic needling, the microscopic holes are formed in the skin through short needles to stimulate collagen production. Further, the treatment is more profound in medical needling, carried through long needles to produce even more effective results.

microneedling dermaroller

The primary purpose of microneedling is to build new collagen and tissues that smoother and tone the whole face. Also, it removes wrinkles and scars and more suitable for people with good health.

The microneedling causes irritation in the skin due to the needle pinching that remains for a few days. It is also used for integrating medications such as vitamins and tretinoin that increase the effectiveness of treatment, including removing acne scars. 

The microneedling takes up to months as the treatment builds new skin tissues, which takes time so the individual may see results over time. This treatment seems scary, but the effects over time include reducing wrinkles, pores, fine lines, and stretch marks. The additional devices used in microneedling can be dangerous, especially those that work with heat (risk of burning). 

The time range of microneedling ranges from four to six weeks, with the price varying from $200 to $1500. The high price is due to the involvement or use of vampire facial-plasma (platelet-rich).

Pink microneedling pen

The microneedling with a professional microneedling pen is suitable for treatments such as,

  • Acne scars
  • Pores
  • Wrinkles and fine lines
  • Loose skin and texture
  • Brown spots
  • Stretch marks
  • Pigment issues

The microneedling treatment might take more time to recover as you have experienced penetration of needles (short and long) on your skin. The common side effects after treatment that last shortly are redness, bleeding, scabbing, swelling. Whereas, the uncommon issues occur after the treatment are bruising and pimples.

Microneedling - Boost your skincare

The microneedling requires more care than microdermabrasion because of the penetration of needles. Even though you can buy tools the same as microdermabrasion but keep the harmful consequences after use, as the DIY tools won’t produce the same effects as professional tools, you might experience inflammation hyperpigmentation if not used carefully and uncleaned.

Advantages 

  • Remove deep wrinkles and fine lines and aging effects. 
  • Integrates medication improving skin texture.
  • Remove and reduce stretch marks, large pores, and acne scars. 
  • Improve skin tone.

Disadvantages

  • Shows results up to four to six weeks. 
  • It is not suitable for every skin type, such as sensitivity, acne activity, eczema, and other chronic skin surfaces. 

Of course, the choice is yours. We stated the basic differences between microdermabrasion and microneedling. Both are popular and must be used according to your skin type and necessity.

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