Microdermabrasion
A microdermabrasion (MDA) treatment, also known as power peel, gently rubs off the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away. Microdermabrasion (MDA) is a minimally invasive skin resurfacing procedure used to treat uneven skin tone or texture, photoaging, stretch marks, melasma, and scars (including acne scars). The MDA procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis (in a medical office or medspa) by a trained physician, aesthetician, medical assistant, or nurse without anesthesia. During the procedure, abrasive crystals are moved against the skin with the help of a handheld vacuum device. The crystals cause gentle mechanical abrasion to the skin, ultimately removing the outermost layer of the skin. New epidermis forms with improved physical appearance as part of wound healing. The technique is safe for all skin types, with minimal complications. In addition to its cosmetic benefits, MDA improves skin permeability and enhances the absorption of transdermal medicines applied to the treated area.