Here's a simple overview of the procedures in microdermabrasion - the painless way to reduce wrinkles.

Microdermabrasion is the simple, fast, and painless way to reduce wrinkles and other minor skin blemishes. The procedures in microdermabrasion are very straightforward - there is no prep time or downtime when undergoing microdermabrasion.

A typical professional microdermabrasion session takes about 20-30 minutes. During this time your skin care professional will apply a high pressure stream of exfoliating crystals to your face using a specialized wand. The crystals gently exfoliate the top layer of skin and is painless. The used crystals and skin cells are collected via a vacuum tube which is typically found in the same wand used to apply the crystals.

Fine lines and wrinkles can be softened with series of procedures. Microdermabrasion is usually performed as a series of 5 treatments over the course of several weeks.

If you undergo several treatment procedures of microdermabrasion to reduce wrinkles here are some helpful tips to maintain lasting results.

Sun damage is a leading cause of wrinkle formation. Do your part to prevent anymore wrinkles from appearing by religiously wearing your sunscreen. This is especially true right after several treatment procedures of microdermabrasion since skin can be sensitive to the sun for up to a week.

If you are currently using a Retin-A product it's suggested that you do not get any treatment procedures of microdermabrasion. Using both of these methods of wrinkle removal may be damaging to skin. Discuss with your skin care professional if you are thinking about microdermabrasion but are currently using a Retin-A wrinkle cream.

For the best results, you may want to purchase a home microdermabrasion kit that you can use for maintenance purposes after your series of treatments. These kits are generally lower in intensity can be used to "touch up" the work done by your skin care professional.

Learn more about microdermabrasion. Also read our tips on how to look younger, deal with age spots, and pick the right wrinkle cream.