Topical antioxidant application enhances the effects of facial microdermabrasion

Abstract

The addition of a polyphenolic antioxidant serum to a facial microdermabrasion regimen enhanced the clinical and histological changes seen following microdermabrasion alone. This combination should strengthen the use of microdermabrasion as a non-invasive facial rejuvenation tool and support the role of topical antioxidants as anti-aging factors.

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“…It also augments epidermal thickness and subdermal collagen. 27,28,29,30 The changes in skin permeability immediately following the initial process of the HydraFacial are responsible for the increased uptake of antioxidants in the skin, which results in changes in skin architecture and elevated protective antioxidants in the skin. The antioxidant levels in the skin increase 32% following HydraFacial treatment, providing skin photoprotection and antiaging properties.…”

“…Hydramicrodermabrasion improves the overall skin quality, texture, and diminishes age-related lesions. 28,29,30 Among clinical results, it is evident that there is decreased pore size, diminished fine lines and rhytids, as well as decreased hyperpigmentation. 28,29,30,31 Therefore, hydramicrodermabrasion is an excellent tool as a nonablative facial rejuvenation treatment with minimal-to-no downtime (▶ Fig.…”

“…These complications are short-lived and are operator-dependent. 28,29 Thus hydramicrodermabrasion appears to be a safe procedure in all skin types because no pigmentary changes, focal scarring, or texture abnormalities have been reported following treatment. 28,29 …”

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“…demonstrated that the polyphenols in horse chestnut seed extract induced contraction forces in fibroblasts resulting in decreased periorbital rhytides 23 . Other studies have suggested that polyphenolic antioxidants can increase fibroblast density and collagen deposition during the wound healing process 9–11,24 . The effects have been purported to translate clinically into increased collagen production, ultraviolet radiation protection, and reduction of fine lines.…”

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“…It has also been documented that topical application of certain antioxidants enhances the clinical and histological changes seen following microdermabrasion alone [27]. Thus, it is worth checking if any other antioxidants are able to cause similar effects.…”