Microdermabrasion Q & A
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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Susanne B. Schultz, LC, CMA |  |
Microdermabrasion - is it effective to use do-it-yourself products?
Professional microdermabrasion modalities and home microdermabrasion kits are quite different. Your home kits usually employ abrasive scrubs or skin polishing brushes that promise glorious results.
Without a professional consultation and skin... more
| Lori Haney, R.N. |  |
Microdermabrasion - Will microdermabrasion shrink large pores?
Hi Angela,
In our experience, the only tried and true method for long-term pore size reduction is using laser (thermal) energy to affect changes to the size and structure of the sebaceous glands. Because the sebaceous glands produce/hold... more
| Susanne B. Schultz, LC, CMA | |
Microdermabrasion for acne: do medical spas and dermatologists use same treatment?
One has to be careful when considering microdermabrasion treatments. A spa may have an Aesthetician trained to do microdermabrasion, better known as mechanical exfoliation, but he or she is limited to working with the outermost layer of the skin.... more
| Lori Haney, R.N. | |
Can you use microdermabrasion for stretch marks?
Because stretch marks represent permanent damage to the skin and tissue, there are few modalities that offer any improvement.
Discoloration of the stretch marks is much easier to address depending on whether or not the color is red, brown, or... more
| George Beraka, MD |  |
Microdermabrasion - what's the best method?
We actually do not use microdermabrasion in our practice. We prefer a technique called microdermaplaning. I work with Laurie Lombardi, who is an excellent aesthetician. She has extensive experience with both microdermabrasion and... more
| Adam D. Schaffner, MD |  |
Is home microdermabrasion a good idea?
I would strongly advise against performing microdermabrasion at home.
It is important to apply the device in an even and uniform manner. This is difficult to do at home. Failure to do so could result in suboptimal results... more
| Adam D. Schaffner, MD | |
How much does microdermabrasion cost?
Microdermabrasion provides a refreshed look by removing part of the top layer of skin (stratum corneum). This is accomplished by using an abrasive material. There are a number of materials that may be used to accomplish this... more
| Virginia Cao |
What is diamond microdermabrasion?
Traditional microdermabrasion involves the use of Aluminum Oxide crystals that are "sandblasted" from the wand onto the skin while a vacuum extraction suctions the crystals (along with the exfoliated skin cells) back into a empty... more
| Joel Caschette, MD |  |
Does microdermabrasion work for acne?
The four main problems to address in acne care are:
Blocked pores - skin debris on the surface can block pores. Acne starts with a blocked pore.
Excess oil production
Inflammation
Excess acne-causing... more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
Is microdermabrasion a safe treatment for acne scars and fine lines?
We all know that microdermabrasion is safe. It's just not very effective.
Acne scars and fine lines are treated most effectively with Bridge Therapy (Total FX which combines ActiveFX plus DeepFX). I have used other lasers such as Pixel and... more
| Leanne Lengle |  |
What is microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a mechanical form of superficial abrasion that, in the mid 80's, estheticains in Europe began using. Ten years later, we followed. Almost any skin type will benefit from a session.
Indications would be for refining the... more
Is it okay to have microdermabration done between laser resurfacing treatments?
Q: I not only have acne scarring but also discoloration, I have had 2 of 4 scheduled Pixel laser treatments and Im wondering if microdermabrasion between my laser treatments would help with both problems? Seeing its about a 10th of the cost of the... more
What is the Susan Lucci microdermabrasion method?
Q: I have heard about Susan Lucci microdermabrasion on TV but what is it? What makes it special? more
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