Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses aluminum oxide crystals or diamond-tipped applicators to gently exfoliate the outermost layer of dead skin cells. It works by using vacuum suction and an abrasive material to remove the stratum corneum and stimulate collagen production, resulting in smoother skin texture, reduced wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Microdermabrasion has been performed since ancient Egypt using various abrasive tools, and the modern procedure was invented in Italy in 1985 using vacuum suction and microcrystals. It is generally a safe, painless treatment with minimal side effects like temporary redness or flaking.

1. MICRODERMABRASION
(MDA)
BY- NIHARIKA VERMA

2. WHAT IS
MICRODERMABRASION?
 M – Micro , D- Derma, A- Abrasion (exfoliation).
 It is a Mechanical Peel.
 Also called skin resurfacing.
 It is a “skin rejuvenating” mechanical exfoliation
technique.
 It helps to improve texture and apperance of the
skin.
 It is non-invasive (no break in the skin) treatment
that removes the dead and damaged surface
layer of skin cells by using crystals of aluminum
oxide.

3. MICRODERMABRASION
 Not gentle as compared to chemical peel.
 Boosts the collagen.
 Faster and deeper penetration.
 Can treat PIH, Hyper pigmentation, Freckles,
Aging fine lines.
 Vaccum Pressure- Negative Pressure
 Negative Pressure- Pulling the skin.

4. HISTORY
 In 1500 BC – EGYPTIAN PHYSICIANS – used a
type of sandpaper to smooth scars.
 In 1900’s – GERMANY, KROMAYER – used
rotating wheels and rasps to remove the upper
layers of the skin.
 In 1950’s – Motorized wire brushes were used for
dermabrasion but many drawbacks were present
like Pain, Long Downtime, Scarring, Wound care,
Infection.
 In 1985- The first microdermabrason invented in
Italy by DR. MATTIOLI and BRUTTO.

5. TYPES TO USE MACHINE
 Crystal Free- Micro particle
 Crystal Based- Particular.
 Diamond is mineral (1st hardest mineral) also
called crystal free.
 Crystal based is crystal flow (Aluminum Oxide 2nd
hardest mineral).

6. WORKING OF MACHINE
 Negative Pressure-Pulling the Skin.
 Movement of HAND PIECE.
 HAND PIECE – 90 degree
 No pressure because machine has its own
Negative Pressure
 Face strokes –
 Streching is very important.

8. ADVANTAGES/EFFECTS
 It is painless.
 Working on epidermis, but also improve dermal.
 Toxins release fast, because of vaccum suction in
machine.
 As the dead cells (stratum corneum) are
removed, a glow in the complexion is evident.
 Collagen boosts- because of suction pressure.

9. INDICATIONS
 Oily/dull skin
 Enlarged pores
 Clogged pores
 Mild complexion problems- poor texture, uneven
pigmentation
 Fine lines
 Mild acne scars

10. CONTRAINDICATIONS
 Excessive dry
 Thinner skin
 Broken capillaries
 Acne
 Hyper sensitive
 Open cut and wound
 Drug roaccutane
 Active psoriais or eczema
 Sunburn
 Pregnancy
 Cold sores

11. SIDE EFFECTS – Usually mild and
temporary
 Redness
 Itching
 Dry skin
 Flaking
 Milia
 Skin flaking