Los Angeles Microdermabrasion doctors

Don Mehrabi, MD Don Mehrabi, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
9735 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 421, Beverly Hills
11 answers
David Hansen, MD David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste. 612, Beverly Hills
2 answers
Andrew Kaufman, MD Andrew Kaufman, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
267 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks
Arnold W. Klein, MD Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
9415 Brighton Way M110, Beverly Hills
Harvey Abrams, MD Harvey Abrams, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologist
5757 Wilshire Blvd Promenade 2, Los Angeles

Recent Answers

Can Microdermabrasion Remove Freckles and Blackheads?

Blackheads and freckles are my only skin problems. Can microdermabrasion help remove them? I'm 19, and I'm considering going through the treatment if it can address these skin problems.

A: Microdermabrasion and freckles, sunspots

Microdermabrasion is an effective mechanical exfoliative technique to improve complexion. However, microdermabrasion will not address freckling and dermal pigmentation. Treatment of these conditions can be acheived by deeper chemical peels, laser treatment of sunspots, and topical creams.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Microdermabrasion Acne Scars

I am 23 years old, and I have some acne scars and small lines under my eyes.  I want to know if microdermabrasion is a safe treatment for these issues.  How many sessions are usually needed to see results?

A: Microdermabrasion for acne scars

Microdermabrasion can be used to even the skin and improve the appearance of acne scars, but will do little to recontour the acne scar deformity. I use microdermabrasion to treat active acne in patients who have acne scars. MD also works well in the lower eyelids to improve fine lines and aging of the skin.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Blue Peel or Laser Resurfacing for Mild Hyperpigmentation?

What is the best treatment for acne scars with mild hyperpigmentation? Will I benefit more from Blue Peel or from laser resurfacing? I've had microdermabrasion with Glycolic Acid Peel but the effect wasn't drastic.

A: Peel or Laser for Acne Scars

The challenge with your question is that the best treatment for textured acne scars is different than the best treatment for pigmented acne scars (hyperpigmentation).

For pigmented acne scars consider:

For Textured Acne Scars consider:

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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