Dermabrasion

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Dermabrasion Cost ≈ $1,400 average cost
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Updated 12 months ago

“Laser Dermabrasion - NYC”

diana villiers 3 posts
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Worth It
Spent: $3,000 in Manhattan, NY
About 15 years ago, I had my entire face lasered to remove sun damage and brown spots. I did it at my dermatologist's (moneymaking) suggestion, since I had just gone in for some spot removal. It left my face looking like a skinned knee for about two terrible weeks - oozing, red and... more »
Created 13 months ago

“dermabrasion ruined my life - Naperville, IL”

Chicago6911 1 post
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Not Worth It
Spent: $2,500 in Naperville, IL
In 1995 (when I was young & stupid) I went to an acne skin care clinic and complained about my large pores, especially the ones around my nose. At that time, I never heard of lasers although they were already in use. The doctor, who represented himself as a dermatologist, told me the only... more »
Created 18 months ago

“Scars Are Deeper and Larger - Amarillo, TX”

Neacy 4 posts
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Not Sure
Spent: $500 in Amarillo, TX
I am a 54 yr old woman and I had spot dermabrasion to remove a few scars on my face. Now the scars are defintely larger and deeper. Fillers are expensive and painful, and non eneding. So what else can a person do? It has only been 41/2 wks since my dermabrasion but I am hoping I didn't mess... more »
Updated 23 months ago

“Pinkness 7 Weeks After Dermabrasion - Minnesota”

gizmo 5 posts
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Not Sure
Spent: $800 in Minnesota
I had a few very minor wrinkles around my lip. i'm not sure if the dermabrasion procedure was worth it yet, if i have to keep covering the pink color with makeup, i'd say no, still being patient hoping final result will be an improvement. now 4.5 months post surgery and... more »
Updated 30 months ago

“How to Get Rid of Hypopigmentation After Dermabrasion - Ontario, Canada”

Blame me 1 post
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Not Worth It
Spent: $1,500 in Ontario, Canada
Pros: Not Worth it Cons: Very Painful Asian with dark skin had dermabrasion 7 months ago, no improvement at all. I wish that i didn't have the procedure. I blame myself for not doing enough research about the side effects. Please help. My new skin is too white, it doesn't blend... more »
Updated 30 months ago

“Excellent Results, Worth the Pain.”

Kathy Rain 2 posts
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Worth It
Spent: $100 in Nevada
Had bad acne as a teen which left scars, uneven skin, and purple marks from the "blood pockets". The dermabrasion made a dramatic change. No more purple marks and much more even skin. Had a second dermabrasion at 42 years old. Wanted to remove the fine lines and even out the skin... more »
Updated 32 months ago

“Dermabrasion 2009 - Dartmouth, MA”

amber101 2 posts
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Not Worth It
Spent: $1,100 in Dartmouth, MA
I had dermabrasion in 2009. no pain at all. didnt even take tylenol. however its been a month and see no results. i had dermabrasion for enlarged pores. any one know how long it takes to see results?still a little red but not realy. i had acne when i was younger about 13 im 27 now. i had... more »
Updated 35 months ago

“I Can See a Good 85% Improvement - New York ”

Oncall 15 posts
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Spent: $200 in NY
I had acne for about 4 years (High school yrs :( .Accutane took care of this in 10 month-I wish my doctor prescribed it earlier-However, I was left with 3 scars on my left cheek and I never even knew that plastic surgeons could do anything about them.[0.7 cm hypopigmented & indented... more »
Updated 36 months ago

“My Results Were Great - Plano, TX”

moni33 7 posts
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Spent: $3,600 in Plano, TX
My dermabrasion was done in an outpatient surgery center by a plastic surgeon. I was put to sleep while it was done. My face was raw and took between one and two weeks to heal. Then my skin was red for months which had to be hidden with makeup. Then my face was somewhat hypopigmented and... more »
Updated 43 months ago

“Dermaplaning is FABULOUS”

Dana Hamm 1 post
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Spent: $300 in Columbus, OH
My name is Dana Hamm. I'm a model and actress, and I absolutely love dermaplaning!! I have dealt with monthly breakouts and oily skin most of my adult life. Dermaplaning does wonders for my skin. I like to get it before photo shoots or important events or auditions. My facialist... more »
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Dermabrasion Information

  • Dermabrasion is an intensive skin treatment to help scars, wrinkles, pigmentation, and pre-cancerous lesions
  • Dermabrasion is not to be confused with microdermabrasion
  • Dermabrasion is most often used on the face, but can also be used on the hands, chest or back

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