Dermabrasion with diamonds

In microdermabrasion we use a rotating mechanism to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin, usually on the face but often also on the neck, torso and hands. The removal of dead cells is done mechanically and not chemically (as in peelings).

What are the benefits?

Diamond dermabrasion removes the most superficial layers of the skin. The result is that the skin looks brighter, younger and smoother. Discolorations and other skin irregularities, enlarged pores, fine wrinkles are improved. It offers skin renewal in a completely natural way.

How is skin scraping done?

The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, is made up of many rows of cells. The most superficial (external) ones refer to dead cells while the deeper ones to cells that mature and rise to the surface. The purpose of microdermabrasion is to gently remove superficial, dead cells and reveal the deepest layers of the skin, thus offering a rejuvenated, soft and clean face full of radiance.

In the past, a machine was used that ejected aluminum or aluminum oxide grains with a controlled momentum.

More recently, however, we have been applying dermabrasion with diamonds. We apply to the surface of the skin a suction device which at its end has a metal head covered with an artificial diamond. When the head rotates it "scratches" gently and controlled the skin. Tailored suction removes dead cells and sebum that slough off the skin, leaving it smooth with no crystal residue. There are different heads and degrees of aggressiveness, and according to the diversity of each skin, the treatment that does not cause irritation is chosen.

It is painless to treat with skin scraping?

Microdermabrasion does not cause pain and does not require the application of an anesthetic cream before the treatment.

 

What other treatments is skin scraping combined with?

Dermabrasion in our clinic is often combined with a special light herbal peeling to enhance the effect on discolorations and more radiance.

How many treatments are needed?

Usually 4-6 sessions every 7-14 days.

Who should not have skin scraping?

The treatment should not be done when there are skin infections (microbial, herpes or warts) as well as wounds in the area. Be careful with people who take anticoagulant drugs because they may easily experience bruising (bruises). Attention is also needed in people with sensitive skin where the intensity is adjusted accordingly.

What should be done after skin scraping:

Intensive moisturizing of the skin and application of a sunscreen product are usually recommended in the days after the treatment.

 

Sun and Photoprotection: What we really need to watch out for

Part of the radiation emitted by the sun is ultraviolet (UV). UV radiation is invisible. There are well-documented studies that link it to the occurrence of skin cancers and to the wrinkles, discolorations, sagging that appear on the skin over the years (the greater percentage of aging that occurs on the sun-exposed parts of the body, e.g. face, neck, dorsal surface of the hands and is due to the sun).

To better study UV it has been arbitrarily divided into three sections UVC, UVB and UVA. UVA reaches the earth's surface, has significant intensity from early morning to late afternoon. UVB is filtered to some extent in the atmosphere but reaches the earth – it is most intense between 11:00 and 15:00. UVC is absorbed in the upper layers of the atmosphere and under normal conditions does not reach the earth's surface.

To protect ourselves from the unwanted effects of the sun, we must avoid prolonged activities in the sun without protection (clothes, hat, glasses). Our acquaintances also offer protection sunscreens. These contain filters that either reflect radiation (physically) or absorb it (chemically). It is important that they cover to the greatest extent from both UVB and UVA and even from the longer end of UVA.

It also matters to repeat the application of sunscreen when we are in the sun for many hours, sweat, swim. There is a debate about the possibility that sunscreen use is associated with low vitamin D levels. In Greece, to have normal levels of vitamin D, a few minutes of daily exposure of a small body surface (eg hands) is enough.

H American Academy of Dermatology moreover, he suggests that we should not rely on exposure to the sun to increase vitamin D levels, but on proper nutrition and supplements if these are necessary (eg bedridden people who are always indoors).

Marita Kosmadaki – Dermatologist-Venoretologist, PhD and Scientific Associate of Hospital "A. Composer"