Today more and more people use facial microdermabrasion, and as a result have got redness on their skin. Such marks on the face don’t seem to be unpleasant nevertheless they may lead to some kind of permanent injuries, which the most people are afraid of. Proper microdermabrasion aftercare can help to avoid this.

Being aware of it they think about necessary peculiar looking after their skin after such procedure, developing a routine they following strictly after all their micro dermabrasions, mentioning their faces to have been healed forever. And at the matter of fact find out finally, their red skin to get back quite normal after little time.

Facial microdermabrasion aftercare

First base is to remember all the time that it’s invasive to resort to the help of such resurfacing procedure (but so is the regular using facial scrub at home) and their skin will be recovered with some time. The top layers of skin have just been removed and it`s the usual reaction of face .

Redness of face after each abrasion is usual (the redness should vanish in a few hours) and so is some itchiness and a mild sunburn perception (in two days afterwards it can last up).

Basically, doing these next 4 points will help to avoid any complications and to increase skin’s recovery:

• Cleansing of a face with a wet cloth immediately after treatment and using rehydrating toner to remove any micro-crystal left-overs or dead skin cells left behind.
• Apply a rich moisturizer, after the skin has dried absolutely. To avoid excessive peeling, it should be used moisturizer for 4-6 days after microderm abrasion.
• Every time while going out (even in a gloomy day) don’t forget to use sunscreen because after micro dermabrasion there is a risk of photosensitivity growth.
• Avoid staying in the sun for 7 days after the procedure to prevent your skin from influence of UV rays, which can hurt it seriously (and may delay the recovery).

Usually after-effects of clinic or spa microdermabrasion are facial redness and itchiness (the professional treatment is meant) whereas there are home rejuvenation kits which are much more gentle.

Makeup after microdermabrasion procedure

There are interminable polemics about using makeup after microdermabrasion. Some doctors advise us to use some light make-up to hide the skin redness on a face, although others recommend to avoid using any kind of powder foundation or liquid (or any other type of cover up, for that matter) during the first 2-3 days after micro dermabrasion.
Better to stay on the safe side and using only eye makeup and lipstick (which are allowed) after the microdermabrasions. It’s an optimal choice (IAE after a few hours any red marks usually fade).

What to use and what to avoid after the procedure?

To relieve the tenderness or the burning feelings being caused by microderm abrasion, some creams, gels and ointments may be used. Copper-based lotions are very useful because of rapid skin recovery and are light enough to be used underneath liquid as well.
• Such vitamins as A, C and E in many kinds of microdermabrasion cream help growing of skin elasticity and make the skin fresh and toned.
Specialists advise using thermal water-absorbing cloths to subdue any itchiness.

After facial or body microderm abrasions it would be better avoiding any shaving or exfoliation:
• Not using of exfoliation products and glycolic acid-based creams for 3 days after micro dermabration. Home chemical peels can influence the treated skin badly and reduce the recovery process while causing excessive peeling.
• It’s better to avoid waxing for at least 30 days after the procedure.

Usually, to return the earliest condition of the red skin takes a few hours. If it doesn’t, give it a day to calm down. To visit your dermatologist is essential if the redness lasts. Being suspisious of any infection, swelling, pain etc., better to see the doctor as soon as possible.