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Microdermabrasion
a nonsurgical esthetics treatment ta
hat uses tiny crystals/diamond tips to strike and physically exfoliate skin.
What kind of exfoliant is microdermabrasion?
mechanical
Microdermabrasion is most suitable for:
Clients that are not suitable for chemical peels
Microdermabrasion's origins?
Developed in Europe 1980s, introduced to US in 1996, and originates from the surgical
dermabrasion.
Originally, microdermabrasions were "open" systems, this caused two problems:
contaminated crystals could spill or be inhaled.
Components that effect microdermabrasion:
Type of crystal used, pressure used by esthetician, speed, handpiece and tips used, the machine's
quality, number of passes
two types of crystals used in microdermabrasion?
salt and diamond tips
,Benefits of Microdermabrasion:
DEEP EXFOLIATION! also: Increase cell turnover, reduce acne scarring, reduce fine
lines/wrinkles, better skin texture, reduce pigmentation
Indications for both chemical peels and microdermabrasion?
light acne scarring, fine lines, dyschromias (solar damage), rough texture, rhytids (static or
dynamic wrinkles)
Unique benefits of microderms?
rapid and predictable results, low complication rates, little patient downtime, low discomfort.
Most of the master esthetics treatments generally all reduce __, correct ___, and improve
____
reduce rhytids, correct hyperpigmentation, improve texture
Contraindications for microdermabrasion:
excessive telangectasias, infections, sun burn/burns, rosacea, taking Accutane, rashes, open
lesions, sensitive skin, immediately post-surgery or post-injections
If you do a microderm, you must finish your treatment with:
sunscreen!
prep and post are the same for microderm and peels
true: vitamin A at night, Vitamin C during the day, Pigment gel (especially for higher Fitz skin
types)
, 90° handpieces vs. 45° handpiece
crystals bouncing off skin or getting embedded vs. gentle exfoliation.
third most common element in earth's crust, also most common crystal type used in
microderms?
Aluminum Oxide
Alternative to Aluminum Oxide crystals in microderms?
Organic Crystals (salt; but this can be more of an irritant to clients)
Noncrystal device for microderms?
Diamond tips; only effected by pressure and speed of esthetician
Benefit of noncrystal microderm devices?
No contaminated crystals to handle/or in air.
What does the World Health Organization think of aluminum oxide?
it is nuisance dust (contaminated particles that can be inhaled or get in eyes)
Why is it important to dry skin thoroughly before performing microderms?
so machine won't get clogged and the crystals won't stick to skin.
Steps of a microdermabrasion:
1. Consultation, client paperwork, contraindications/indications gone over.
2. Two cleanses
3. Degrease (tone)
Correct Answers | Latest 2026
Microdermabrasion
a nonsurgical esthetics treatment ta
hat uses tiny crystals/diamond tips to strike and physically exfoliate skin.
What kind of exfoliant is microdermabrasion?
mechanical
Microdermabrasion is most suitable for:
Clients that are not suitable for chemical peels
Microdermabrasion's origins?
Developed in Europe 1980s, introduced to US in 1996, and originates from the surgical
dermabrasion.
Originally, microdermabrasions were "open" systems, this caused two problems:
contaminated crystals could spill or be inhaled.
Components that effect microdermabrasion:
Type of crystal used, pressure used by esthetician, speed, handpiece and tips used, the machine's
quality, number of passes
two types of crystals used in microdermabrasion?
salt and diamond tips
,Benefits of Microdermabrasion:
DEEP EXFOLIATION! also: Increase cell turnover, reduce acne scarring, reduce fine
lines/wrinkles, better skin texture, reduce pigmentation
Indications for both chemical peels and microdermabrasion?
light acne scarring, fine lines, dyschromias (solar damage), rough texture, rhytids (static or
dynamic wrinkles)
Unique benefits of microderms?
rapid and predictable results, low complication rates, little patient downtime, low discomfort.
Most of the master esthetics treatments generally all reduce __, correct ___, and improve
____
reduce rhytids, correct hyperpigmentation, improve texture
Contraindications for microdermabrasion:
excessive telangectasias, infections, sun burn/burns, rosacea, taking Accutane, rashes, open
lesions, sensitive skin, immediately post-surgery or post-injections
If you do a microderm, you must finish your treatment with:
sunscreen!
prep and post are the same for microderm and peels
true: vitamin A at night, Vitamin C during the day, Pigment gel (especially for higher Fitz skin
types)
, 90° handpieces vs. 45° handpiece
crystals bouncing off skin or getting embedded vs. gentle exfoliation.
third most common element in earth's crust, also most common crystal type used in
microderms?
Aluminum Oxide
Alternative to Aluminum Oxide crystals in microderms?
Organic Crystals (salt; but this can be more of an irritant to clients)
Noncrystal device for microderms?
Diamond tips; only effected by pressure and speed of esthetician
Benefit of noncrystal microderm devices?
No contaminated crystals to handle/or in air.
What does the World Health Organization think of aluminum oxide?
it is nuisance dust (contaminated particles that can be inhaled or get in eyes)
Why is it important to dry skin thoroughly before performing microderms?
so machine won't get clogged and the crystals won't stick to skin.
Steps of a microdermabrasion:
1. Consultation, client paperwork, contraindications/indications gone over.
2. Two cleanses
3. Degrease (tone)
