There are many microdermabrasion machines available. There is the diamond one and the aluminum oxide microdermabrasion. Both the versions are expensive, and it a good idea to buy second hand machines.

There are many places you can choose to buy good quality second hand machines.
You can either shop in the high street or do a search online for a company specializing in spa equipment. These distributors usually have access to used and new types of equipment.

If you decide to shop online, then a good place to look for inexpensive equipment is the very famous eBay auction house. Many varieties of used equipment can be bought  at cheap prices. Prior to paying for any used equipment it’s a good idea to look into the reseller ratings-this will tell you whether they have a good reputation or not. Also you will know whether the items that you have bought are genuine or not.

There are many Spa equipment sellers online and they are worth checking out before you spend any money.

The price of the equipment is very high. A new machine will cost $12,000 or more, but if you shop wisely then you could get it for maybe around $3000. It will be a bargain at the latter price but make sure that it is functioning properly.

When I last shopped on eBay many home kits were selling at very low prices indeed. Before you make your purchase check that you can have a guarantee, because if you can’t then the seller is not genuine.

The treatment will exfoliate the surface of the skin to show younger skin underneath. The microdermabrasion exfoliating process will remove the dead cells and expose the new re-growth. The women are well catered for in this department when it comes to anti-aging products, but the men there far less products on the market.

Many men would like to look younger. They find it embarrassing going into a beauty therapy clinic, where they could be professionally treated. But all that has changed and now. Men can look forward to visiting salons that have time slots only for men. This is going to be very helpful in case you feel self conscious about visiting when there a lot of female clients around.

Being a man you might face a big problem when it comes to visiting spa clinics, but there are several home kits available also. The home treatments are just as good and can give very dramatic results.

The company Lancome has developed an excellent microdermabrasion kit called Exfoliating Microdermabrasion which is very suitable for home use.

Do men require Microdermabrasion?

The answer is yes, their skin is no different to that of women. They have a lot of similar skin problems  like fine lines, premature aging, and wrinkles. The state of the male skin is always far worse as they pay less attention to it, anyway.

Men smoke too much.
Consume too much alcohol.
Some manage to work very long hours.

Analyzing the upper layers of a man’s skin tells you how bad the condition is. Treating it with microdermabrasion therapy will exfoliate the top 15 to 20 microns. This will result in rejuvenating the surface of the skin to some extent.

The process of applying the treatment is completely the same for men as it is for women. The really good thing is that the whole treatment can be done at home with no women watching!

Professional microdermabrasion performed at the spa or a dermatology clinic involves the use of traditional microdermabrasion machines which are specialized pieces of equipment whose use requires special training.

With this in mind, you should consider obtaining microdermabrasion training from a certified institute if you wish to become employed at a spa or dermatologist’s clinic.

If you wish to be able to carry out professional microdermabrasion, you need to contemplate:

State laws regarding facial procedures in the area in which you reside.

Obtaining certification in all procedures, not just microdermabrasion. Esthetician schools tend to teach you not only microdermabrasion techniques but provide you with overall training in cosmetics. Consequently, if you enrol on a recognized course, you should expect to cover a wide range of procedures. Courses are widely available and typically last three years in duration.

A two day 14 hour standard microdermabrasion training course is available to those who already possess training and experience in cosmetic procedures.

If you are considering enrolling on a course which will teach you microdermabrasion techniques, you should ensure that the course will teach you the following skills:

Skin examination – you should be taught about the different skin types a person may have and at the end of the course you should be able to recognize the type of skin a patient has.
Patient interaction – you should be taught how to explain the risks and possible side effects associated with treatments and you should learn how to make the patient feel as relaxed and as comfortable as possible.
Handing machinery – you should be taught the correct way in which to handle specialized equipment and possess the ability to recognize differences between brands.
Equipment up-keep and maintenance – you should be taught how to clean and sterilize equipment.

A microdermabrasion training program will typically amount to $300. Costs vary depending upon location.

The National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers / Distributors and Associations (NCEA) body imposes a structure for microdermabrasion courses

The result is noticeable right away and your work colleagues might even comment when you get back!  It’s no wonder then that microdermabrasion is in such high demand.

But what can microdermabrasion actually do for you?  Well you will notice a new healthy shine to your skin.  You may also notice that old scars may fade and your skin will generally look rejuvenated.

It is likely that your skin will be mildly red for a couple of days but this is normal and you shouldn’t worry unless this continues for much longer.  The results obtained can be enhanced by implementing the correct care after treatment.  You must use a neutral moisturizer everyday to care for the skin and make sure that you don’t use tanning beds or expose yourself to the sun.  If you have no choice but to go out, make sure that your moisturizer contains a sunscreen with a high SPF.

Even with this care, the results you get from microdermabrasion won’t last forever!  Repeat treatments will be required.  Although the immediate results are great, you can achieve much more if you have more sessions.  Your dermatologist or microdermabrasion specialist will be able to advise you as to how many treatments are right for you and your skin type.  Usually 8 to 12 treatments are sufficient.

The key is to spread the treatments out regularly and if you do this you will almost certainly notice a great improvement.

Stretch marks can also be noticeably reduced.

So in summary then, microdermabrasion is a non-invasive therapy that costs much less than some laser or chemical peel treatments.  It is less likely to have undesirable effects and can be done in a short period of time.  It is so simple it can even be performed at home.

That said there are a lot of cosmetic surgery treatments available to treat the facial issues and you can check the cosmetic surgery prices here.
If you have been looking for a simple and affordable treatment that is highly effective, then microdermabrasion could be the therapy you have been waiting for.

Stretch marks occur for multiple reasons from pregnancy to dramatic weight gain and loss, and even in menopause, when hormonal changes cause the skin to stretch somewhat without underlying eslatin or collagen activity. Microderm is sometimes thought to be a strictly facial procedure but there are microderm techniques for the rest of the body, usually available at dermatology clinics or spas.

Be advised, however, that microderm will only will make stretch marks less obvious. As the process is applied to the stretch marks—whether using the earlier crystals method or the increasingly more widespread diamond or other coarse, fixed microderm surface head—the stretch mark in effect is smoothened considerably, giving an appearance that the mark is reduced. Concurrent treatments include cocoa butter blended to stretch mark removal creams, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing, though some patients may opt for riskier full-tilt surgical removal of stretch marks.

Because microderm applies to the outermost surface skin, the technique should not be considered a stretch mark remover. Stretch marks are split in the deeper layers of the skin and therefore cannot be affected to any great extent by skin surface treatments. New Orleans plastic surgeon Dr. Kamran Khoobehi has written that his practise has tried numerous non-surgical stretch mark treatments and none, including microderm, has ever removed the stretch marks entirely. Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karmanoukian has written further that microderm’s best chance is to improve the appearance of the skin overlying stretch marks.

The most encouraging application of microderm regarding stretch marks is believed to be older, whiter stretch marks, though most reviewers of microderm treatments tend to emphasis that it cannot be a stand-alone treatment for the condition and should be considered only in conjunction with specialised washes, body moisture renewal techniques, or even the relatively recent N-Lite laser technique, a non-skin burning laser treatment that stimulates fibrblasts to produce collagen fibers. This technique, however, often requires up to three individual treatments before its effectiveness can be determined.

There is a huge amount of literature available on the crystal free microdermabrasion and also the aluminum oxide  microdermabrasion.

The new microdermabrasion therapy facial are available either at a trained dermatologist’s office or a beauty spa. The treatment, depending on the condition of your skin can last anything from 30-45 minutes. They are worth trying out of you are developing any of the following things on the surface of your skin:

Brown Spots
Minor scarring from acne
Differing pigmentation on the skin
Damage from excessive sun bathing
Wrinkles and fine line due to pre-mature ageing

Many women may feel that such a facial will cure all of the above. But it is not a complete treatment as some of us have found out. This new type of treatment does not entail any of the hydration and cleansing routine that your face requires. Many spas and skin care clinics can use this instead of the regular exfoliation processes.

Should you be on Accutane then microdermabrasion is not advisable for a few months, as it may interact and cause problems. Anyone who has had really bad acne needs to avoid it as well as it can lead to more scarring on the face.

There are ways of having a microdermabrasion facial at home, as there are many reputable companies offering packages for this. Companies like Olay, Neutrogena have produced some microdermabrasion kits for use at home.

Once again be sure to check with the spa or skin clinic is offering a complete facial or only the exfoliation side of it. Just offering the basic  facial may save you some money in the long run.

The most common possible microdermabrasion side effects are believed to be redness, itching, and dry skin. These may depend mostly on your skin type, though those who have sensitive skin to begin with are probably the most likely to experience those side effects, particularly the skin reddishness.

Other side effects can include hyperpigmentation, skin injuries, and even infection, though these three usually occur if the microderm device is not handled properly by the clinician administering the treatment. Pregnant or menopausal women are also usually urged to consult with their doctors before undergoing microderm treatment, since the hormonal changes involved can leave them prone to certain skin issues.

If you select microderm treatment as an acne corrective, you should beware that there may be a small increase in acne before the condition subsides, because of the activity involved in unclogging pores during microderm treatment.

Once upon a time when microderm customarily involved crystalised treatments, there was a risk of stray crystals getting into a patient’s eyes, but salons, clinics, spas, and plastic surgery operating rooms now offer special eye protection for microderm treatment if the crystal methods are still in use.

Still other side effects can tie to a patient’s sun sensitivity—some microderm patients who were sun sensitive before microderm treatment reported an increase in that sensitivity as well as some flaking and redness following the treatment.

One point to remember for microderm treatment is that it is not the only cosmetic treatment that can cause a few fluctuations in your skin’s pigmentation balance—pigmentation changes are common, if temporary, with other skin rejuvenation procedures such as laser resurfacing and chemical peels as well. Your doctor should be able to counsel you regarding your skin type and skin sensitivities before you undergo microderm treatments.

Skin and dermatology clinics are now able to provide microdermabrasion treatments that are more technically known as medical microdermabrasion. Medical microdermabrasion uses crystals that are adopted by traditional microdermabrasion machines to remove dead and old skin cells from the stratum corneum. This type of microdermabrasion therefore differs in comparison to home microdermabrasion which typically use facial creams and a hand held applicator. Medical microdermabrasion however, holds its own benefits in comparison to home treatments.

Medical microdermabrasion is usually conducted under a dermatologist’s supervision and will be performed in partnership with a chemical peel or laser surfacing treatment so that the most effective results can be achieved.

Medical microdermabrasion proves more expensive than using a home kit as professional medical supervision is not required during the use of a home treatment kit. An individual session of microdermabrasion will amount to around $100-$200 and an essential preliminary consultation with a dermatologist will amount to approximately $150.

A single session of this therapy will not obtain full skin rejuvenation and you will therefore have to commit to the cost of undergoing between eight and twelve sessions.

Numerous microdermabrasion machines are currently on the market, some of which include:

Power Peel Microdermabrasion Systems;
Derma Genesis Particle Skin Resurfacing;
SmartPeel by Sound Skin;
Dermaglide Systems;
Bella Products Particle Abrasion Systems.

In terms of microdermabrasion, it is not the machine itself but it is the way in which the machine is handled which is the determinant of good or bad results. You should ensure that the chemicals or crystals that are used in the procedure are of good quality and that the machine and its equipment are sterile.

A medical microdermabrasion session is relatively quick and will typically last between 30 and 60 minutes in duration.

Microdermabrasion therapies are accepted to remedy:
Acne scarring,
Stretch marks,
Enlarged pores,
Rosacea and
The effects of ageing.

Traditionally, microdermabrasion treatments made use of a machine which delivered a stream of crystals on to the upper layer of the skin. This method, which is still in use today, adopts assorted types of crystals, however the crystal aluminum oxide is the most widely used.

A further treatment option includes crystal free microdermabrasion treatments, of which there are two different types, namely diamond microdermabrasion and vibraderm which adopts the use of a vibration paddle.

In the majority of cases, a dermatologist will recommend that microdermabrasion is combined either with a chemical peel or with IPL photo facial treatment.

An individual session of basic microdermabrasion treatment lasts between 30 – 45 minutes. It is important to realise that one session may not provide effective results. At least 8 – 12 sessions are recommended to enable the full benefit to be seen.

One advantage of microdermabrasion is that it is a non-invasive, non-surgical therapy. Microdermabrasion treatments are often referred to as “lunch hour treatments” because in one single sitting, they take very little time to perform.

A further advantage to these remedies is that they can be conducted in the comfort of your own home without the need to see a dermatologist or visit a spa. There are several effective home treatment kits available. However the results of these treatments may vary depending upon the response shown by individual’s skin, their skin type and the effectiveness of the product’s ingredients.

In basic terms, microdermabrasion—known commonly as microderm—removes dead outermost surface skin, and several methods for clinical and home use have been developed. The Diamond Tome technique involves slender, diamond-tipped wands, either round or flat, that are used for anything from basic skin exfoliation to fuller skin resurfacing. Fine and medium-face wands are used for basic exfoliation of healthy skin; coarse and extra-coarse wands are used for more aggressive skin resurfacing; and, round or flat lymphatic massage wands are used for lymphatic drainage.

Vacuum pressure controls the pressure of skin to diamond chip surface on the wands, with pressure increased according to skin thickness or level of aggressive treatment required. The Diamond Tome system is not customarily a home microderm technique; trained clinicians, nurses, or doctors usually administer the treatment, with the time and number of Diamond Tome treatments determined by your skin type and its condition. Because it is a quick treatment system no matter the level or depth needed, and because it requires no down time after any application, Diamond Tome is considered ideal for very active patients.

Diamond Tome treatment is not recommended, however, if a patient is dealing with active acne, uncontrolled diabetes, eczema or dermatitis, skin cancer, viral or vascular lesions, or taking oral blood thinners. The technique is also not recommended for pregnant women, and it is not a recommended tattoo removal treatment.

The Diamond Tome wands are considered a cleaner microderm treatment because they do not use the crystals method and therefore risk no loose particles that in turn risk skin irritation. The wands themselves can be reused; NewApeel recommends they be cleaned in enymatic detergent for fifteen minutes and then washed in hot running water, with the wand faces scrubbed with a brush to remove proteins, followed by placing the wands in disinfecting solution.

You can ask your skin care spa whether they use Diamond Tome or tell them you prefer Diamond Tome treatment to other microderm techniques if you are not inclined to invest in a home microderm treatment kit for yourself.