I dare you find someone that doesn't have at least one scar on their entire body. Scars are the result of traumatic experiences that cause inflammation and cell damage. How severe or extensive a scar is will depend on the amount of trauma they've suffered.

Some people have no problems accepting these marks as part of life, but other won't stop until they find a way of getting rid of them for good. Fortunately, there are several different treatment options available for this type of skin problem.

Skin creams are a very common way of treating scars, especially acne scars. Laser therapy and other resurfacing techniques are also fairly widespread, however, for now we'll only focus on one common treatment for scar removal - skin microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion: The Lunch Time Scar Treatment

Microdermabrasion was created in 1985 as a response to the risks of dermabrasion. Its popularity skyrocketed in the late 1990s with the invention of more sophisticated machines. If you're not aware of the benefits of microdermabrasion and believe that your only solution lies in dermabrasion or chemical peels, here are a few things you should know.

*Less Downtime

Since this type of treatment deals with the epidermis, the healing process is very quick. In fact, most people do not need any rest and can go back to work immediately. This is also why some people have dubbed this treatmen as a "lunchtime" treatment.

*Less Pain

Dermabrasion and chemical peels require anesthesia. However, microdermabrasion does not. People with sensitive skin can opt for gentler crystals so that they can also benefit from microdermabrasion.

*Scarless Treatment

Other resurfacing techniques can actually cause more scars instead of eliminating them. However, microdermabrasion is so gentle that it will only work at removing scar tissue. Which also means that you will never have to worry about wound care either when undergoing this type of treatment.

Materials used in Microdermabrasion

Aluminum oxide and sodium bicarbonate are the most common materials used in traditional microdermabrasion. Aluminum oxide crystals, for example, are best suited for the treatment of scars while sodium bicarbonate crystals, on the other hand, are softer and generally used for hyperpigmentation and milder skin problems.

Both of these ingredients are antiseptic and non-toxic. Aluminum oxide is relatively inexpensive, which is why it is so popular, however, sodium bicarbonate isn't far behind. Its neutral pH and gentle nature are making its popularity rise quickly.

Crystal & Diamond Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion can be done by using loose, abrading micro-crystals or a diamond tipped wand that offers various degrees of coarseness. Both forms of abrasion work in much the same way and offer similar results with similar prices. Many people have stated that the only reason to pick one over the other is to avoid ingesting or inhaling loose crystals.