What treatment is used to prepare the skin for extractions?

The treatment that is most effective in preparing the skin for extractions is exfoliation. This process helps to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, making it easier to extract impurities such as blackheads and clogged pores. By effectively sloughing off the outer layer of skin, exfoliation prepares the skin, creating less resistance during the extraction procedure and reducing the risk of irritation.

Thermal therapy involves heat application, which can aid in increasing blood circulation and may help in some skin care applications, but it does not directly prepare the skin for extractions. Ultrasound therapy utilizes sound waves for skin deep cleaning and rejuvenation but is not specifically aimed at preparing the skin for extraction. Microdermabrasion is a physical exfoliation technique that can improve skin texture and clarity, but exfoliation as a broader category encompasses various methods, including enzymatic and chemical exfoliation, which are equally or more effective prior to extraction procedures.