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One of the more popular facial treatments nowadays is microdermabrasion. It is a treatment that uses micro-fine crystals as an abrasive to remove the top layer of skin cells on the treated area. It is non-invasive, unlike dermabrasion where anesthesia is required and it does not demand a whole lot of preparation for the person being treated.

The biggest downside for this treatment is that it is very expensive, going as high as $200 per session in some of the more well-known day spas. Even home microdermabrasion kits also cost around $80 each. Thus, one gets to wonder, is the pay worth the results?

The overall effect of it is that the treated area, may it be the neck, face, hands, looks younger. This is brought about by the new layer of skin that is brought out when the dead layer in the epidermis was peeled off. The pores end up looking finer, the skin becomes smoother and the treated person's complexion is clearer. It also makes the area less oily, giving a sense that the treated face is fresher as well. For those who have acne scars or very superficial wounds, these are lightened, making them almost invisible. Fine lines and wrinkles are also diminished in the process.

Another benefit of this facial treatment is the higher absorbability of facial creams. With the top level of the epidermis out of the way, the ingredients in facial creams are now easily absorbed by the skin until the lowest layers.

In order to get the most out of this procedure, one needs to ensure that the person administering this procedure is highly trained and highly skilled. This is the reason why most people will end up forking over a large sum of money to get treated by a professional instead of doing it on one's own. Ask a friend who has gone through this treatment for some referral or your family doctor may be able to give you a great referral. This ensures your face, hands or neck are left in the hands of someone someone you can lean on. If all else fails, check out forums or reviews on line.

These positive effects of microdermabrasion are actually multiplied by two-folds depending on the number of sessions one gets after the initial treatment. Obvious changes are seen right around the 6th or 7th session. Even deeper scars and wrinkles are slightly improved if this treatment is repeated at a safe frequency. The doctor or esthetician will be able to determine the safe treatment interval for depending on one's skin type.

But of course, as with everything else, it also has its own limitations. Very deep seated scars and highly spotted areas will lighten but will not entirely be eradicated. Closer inspection would show that these deep scars are still there. Since this treatment only deals with the upper layer of the epidermis, it will not be able to deal with acne scars that already require reconstruction of the epidermis. Severe burns are also not treatable by microdermabrasion, so are tattoos.