All About Skin Extractions Vancouver

By Ines Flores


We all love taking care of our skin especially the face. One of the challenges facing all types and color of face is acne. The most common forms of acne are whiteheads and blackheads. The blackheads and whiteheads can be removed by an esthetician in a process known as skin extractions Vancouver BC. But is the process worth it?

For starters, acne, as said before, commonly manifests in whiteheads and blackheads. The two forms are generally referred to as comedonals which arise from clogging of hair follicles with oil or sebum. The difference between the two is how much they are exposed to air. Blackheads are pretty much open to air whereas whiteheads are closed which make the whole difference in terms of how they appear.

Acne is treated differently among different people. For instance, some prefer over the counter anti-acne medicines from the supermarket or drugstore while others follow the much expensive route-the dermatologists. Yet others seek the services of an esthetician- a professionally trained skin care expert. Through routine facials, the esthetician is able to pluck off the whiteheads and blackheads.

A facial is a cleansing procedure for the face. It involves cleaning, exfoliating and massaging. The purpose of these procedures is to soften up the plug of hardened sebum that is blackheads. Once softened, the extraction process may begin. Hand gloves are necessary for this procedure as exchange of body fluids can result to transmission of disease.

Index fingers or extraction tools may be used to remove blackheads. Extraction tools are faster and are able to get into impossible places; however, they are painful to some people. On the other hand, use of index fingers takes time but is more comfortable. The esthetician after covering the hand in cotton should attempt to apply pressure to either side of the blackhead and coax it from the follicle gently.

Whiteheads have a layer of dead cells covering them and hence much more difficult to remove. A lancet or a small surgical blade, however, can be used to make an opening in the skin and remove the whitehead. The lancet should be sterile and care should be taken as this is a delicate process. The advantage is that it is effective for most people but the use of lancets is restricted.

It is important for the client and esthetician to observe basic safety measures and precautions during an extraction procedure. Firstly, inflamed areas in the face should not be touched as the infection might spread to other areas. Also, each procedure should not be more than ten minutes each. The client should go slowly on the number of procedures as many of them at one time cause trauma to the skin. Facials every two weeks is recommended.

Extractions are important for those with acne and other blemishes. The face starts to improve almost immediately after clearing the follicles. As a client, be keen on your expectations as the extraction process can hurt. Thinner skins are more sensitive compared to thicker ones. Also, some estheticians may be more aggressive than others.




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