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Dermatologist Shares The One Popular Treatment You’d Never Do, And How To Take Care Of Your Skin Instead
- Dermatologist Dr. Shammi Theesan Shared Why She Hates Microdermabrasion
- Melbourne skin expert said it’s too strong as a physical exfoliator.
- He said it’s like sandpaper on the skin and can lead to rosacea and acne breakouts.
- Instead, Dr. Shammi is more of a fan of chemical exfoliants like acids and AHAs.
A leading dermatologist has shared why she would never get the popular microdermabrasion facial, and how she should care for her skin instead.
Dr Shammi Theesan, of ODE Dermatology in Melbourne, said it could be “controversial” but believes microdermabrasion is like “sandpaper” on the skin, and could actually be causing breakouts of rosacea or acne.
“This is controversial, but I’m going to put it out there,” Dr. Shammi said in instagram.
‘The one thing I would never do as a dermatologist is microdermabrasion. I just hate it.
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A dermatologist shared why she would never get a microdermabrasion facial and how to take care of your skin (Dr. Shammi Theesan pictured)
The reason why, the skin expert (pictured) said, is because she doesn’t think it does anything good for your complexion, and instead can lead to acne and rosacea breakouts.
The reason why, the skin expert said, is because she doesn’t think it does anything good for your complexion.
“It’s a temporary feel-good glow that just destroys the skin’s barrier and microbiome,” said Dr. Shammi.
“It’s almost this metal polish of aluminum hydroxide or baking soda that you spray on your face, and it sucks up or you have this metal brush that makes you feel squeaky clean, but it’s just going to worsen your skin barrier in the long run.” finished.’
Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive skin treatment that polishes the outermost layer of skin to create a smoother, more youthful appearance.
After the treatment, a new layer of skin is formed. Multiple treatments are often needed to get the desired results.
But Dr. Shammi said the glow is short-lived and can often lead to more problems down the road.
“That’s really how I see a lot of my new clients with rosacea and acne breakouts,” she said.
“When you go back and look at what happened, it’s often a couple of microdermabrasion treatments.”
He likened it to using a strong physical scrub like St Ives Apricot Scrub.
“It’s the same thing, but you’re paying a lot more money for it,” said Dr. Shammi.
Dr. Shammi (pictured) said that chemical peeling is a much better approach than physical peeling and that you should avoid microdermabrasion.
When it comes to what you should be doing, the dermatologist explained that she’s much more of a fan of chemical peels, or using acids to remove dead, dry skin cells.
“I love exfoliating and I know that as we get older we just don’t have the same skin renewal enzymes that we did when we were younger, so we have to,” she said.
But Dr. Shammi recommends lactic acid or salicylic acid.
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that is used on the skin to remove dead skin cells and help fade dark spots and smooth fine lines.
While salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that gently exfoliates the skin.
It is a non-comedogenic ingredient, which means it has the ability to unclog pores, making it suitable for blackheads and acne-prone skin.
“Preferably go for a gentle regimen that is done every day, rather than microdermabrasion,” she added.
Hundreds of people who viewed the dermatologist’s video were quick to agree with her, saying they too find microdermabrasion too harsh.
‘Chemical peel is the way to go. I use salicylic acid twice a week and it’s amazing,” wrote one commenter.
“I’m a skin therapist, and I absolutely hate the mic for that reason,” added another.
A third wrote: ‘I hadn’t even thought about this. Thank you for saving my skin once again.’