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Side Effects Of Microdermabrasion

Skin Tightness

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Skin tightness is not an uncommon adverse side effect reported by individuals who have had microdermabrasion. The elastic ability of the skin to stretch is greatly determined by the amount of moisture that is present. Moisture allows the cells of the skin to be lubricated next to one another, rather than sticking together. Microdermabrasion strips the natural layer of oil that keeps moisture in the skin, which causes it to become unusually dry following the procedure. Because the epidermis is dry, the keratinocytes tend to have a harder time stretching and maintaining their elasticity. The membranes of the affected individual's skin cells adhere to each other, which causes the skin to feel abnormally tight. In addition, the loss of moisture causes the cells of the skin to shrink. When the skin cells shrink and stick together, the surface of the skin and its elasticity will decrease. Some individuals experience tightness of the skin because of the swelling that occurs after microdermabrasion due to inflammation.

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