What's the difference between exfoliation and microdermabrasion?

What is Microdermabrasion?





Microdermabrasion (often referred to as Microderm) is a cosmetic procedure popular in day spas, doctors' practices, and medical spas, in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion. Different methods include mechanical abrasion from jets of zinc oxide or aluminum oxide crystals, fine organic particles, or a roughened surface. Particles and removed material are vacuumed off through the wand/hand piece through which the abrasive particles come. Microdermabrasion is used to remove sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen scars and dark spots on the skin. The procedure is not very painful and requires no anesthetic. Microdermabrasion can be used medically for scar removal when the scar is raised above the surrounding skin, but is less effective with sunken scars. There is very little, if any, evidence that microdermabrasion stimulates collagen formation. Microdermabrasion can also be used for treatment of acne, but must be repeated periodically to be effective. Microdermabrasion should not be used on patients who have taken the medication Accutane (Isotretinion) in the previous six months.What's the difference between exfoliation and microdermabrasion?
Exfoliation is the removal of the oldest dead skin cells that cling to the skin's outermost surface.





Microdermabrasion is when they use a tool that feels like sandpaper, and has a diamond on the end of it. Kind of like what they use in a dentists office!


Microdermabrasion works really well with your face, especially if you have rough skin, and if it's thick layer of skin too.


It's a mechanical tool