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Microdermabrasion is a popular technique for superficial resurfacing of the skin [1]. It involves the propulsion of abrasive microcrystals on to the treatment area in short strokes using a special handpiece. The handset simultaneously vacuums away the used abrasive particles and skin debris. The speed of the particles (and the vacuum suction) can be adjusted by the operator to control the volume of particles bombarding the skin. Other factors influencing the intensity of the treatment are the speed of movement of the handpiece and the number of times it is passed over the skin. An increased depth of microdermabrasion is achieved when the handpiece is moved slowly and repeatedly over a specific site [2]. Overall, the technique is considered to be minimally invasive with few complications [2]. Particle-free microdermabrasion units have become extremely popular. Such units utilize a disposable or reusable diamond wand to induce abrasion. Numerous microdermabrasion units are available globally.
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Grimes, P.E. (2011). Combination of Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels. In: Tosti, A., Grimes, P., De Padova, M. (eds) Color Atlas of Chemical Peels. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20270-4_11
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