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Diamond microdermabrasion of the face: procedure protocol
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Beautiful, healthy and well-groomed facial skin is half the success in the matter of external attractiveness, the rest is given by Mother Nature. True, there are lucky ones who get everything from her, but alas, not everyone is lucky. There is no need to despair, because in the modern cosmetics industry there are various methods to improve the condition of the superficial layer of the epidermis, including diamond microdermabrasion.
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Indications for the procedure
Diamond microdermabrasion is a kind of facial peeling, or more precisely, gentle hardware grinding. Indications for its implementation are various defects of especially sensitive skin: acne, comedones, oily seborrhea, pigment spots, scars, cicatrices, fine wrinkles.
People in the age range of 50-65 years are also potential clients of such a beauty salon, as they are characterized by pronounced skin aging, wrinkles, atony, and the appearance of dark age spots.
But most importantly, the skin gets the opportunity to renew itself, since the procedure activates the process of producing collagen and elastin - proteins that provide its structural support and elasticity.
Preparation
The procedure does not require any special preparation from the client, but 2 weeks before it, it is forbidden to visit a solarium or stay in the sun for a long time. You should inform the cosmetologist in advance about treatment with any medications, perhaps he will give separate recommendations on this matter.
Diamond Microdermabrasion Device
Conducting diamond microdermabrasion in a salon by an experienced specialist is a reasonable decision, but it is time-consuming and expensive. Since the session is absolutely painless and safe, devices have been developed for home use:
- The "Diamond peeling" device is packed in a convenient textile case with a zipper and a handle. The kit includes the device itself, a power supply, 6 attachments (half for vacuum cleaning, the other for polishing the skin), and instructions. The device itself has a screen and 3 buttons: start/pause, time, rotation intensity (1, 2, 3);
- "Рeeling pro" - combines diamond peeling with a vacuum restorative effect. Its display shows a hint on which areas of the face need to be treated, and the vibration of the device notifies you of the need to switch to another area. There are attachments with different diameters (3 pieces) and 1 massage one.
Technique diamond microdermabrasion
The tips of the devices are equipped with an abrasive in the form of diamond dust, which cleanses the top layer of the skin, then with the help of a vacuum, the keratinized particles are removed from the face through the central cavity of the nozzle.
The technique of diamond microdermabrasion in a beauty salon consists of three consecutive steps:
- cleansing the skin with an antiseptic tonic;
- use of mechanical grinding apparatus;
- applying a mask or cream.
This peeling can be applied not only to the face, but also to the décolleté area, neck, and hands.
When performing the procedure at home, the skin is not only cleaned, but also steamed over hot water, a soda solution or a decoction of a medicinal herb, such as chamomile, thyme, calendula, etc. This enhances the peeling effect. Different sizes of attachments are provided for ease of use on different areas of the face. One of three modes is selected based on your feelings and the thickness of the epidermis. The area around the eyes is not affected.
On average, the procedure lasts half an hour, it is carried out once a week, but for very sensitive skin, one session a month is enough. The result is achieved after 5-10 sessions, depending on its condition.
Consequences after the procedure
After microdermabrasion, slight redness and peeling are possible. But these are normal consequences that will go away on their own. Complications after the procedure are possible if the recommendations for care after it were not followed or contraindications were not taken into account.
Care after the procedure
Skin that has undergone microdermabrasion becomes very sensitive, and therefore special care and proper rehabilitation for two weeks must be observed. This includes the exclusion of ultraviolet exposure, intensive sports, since increased sweating can cause irritation and inflammation, a ban on decorative cosmetics, the use of scrubs, alcohol-containing products.
You need to take care of your face using moisturizing creams and, when going outside, sunscreens.
Reviews
Many people decide to undergo the procedure because of its real results and the absence of pain. According to reviews, after it, the number of blackheads decreases, pores shrink, skin texture is evened out, scars become less noticeable, oily shine disappears and skin color improves, the rejuvenation effect is clearly visible, lasting on average for a year. The disadvantages include the high price of the complex of sessions.