San Francisco Microdermabrasion doctors

William Ting, MD William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
2262 Camino Ramon Suite #200, San Ramon
6 answers
Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD
San Francisco Dermatologic Surgeon
360 Rose Ave, Danville
Michael Tomcik, MD Michael Tomcik, MD
San Francisco Dermatologist
101 Park Place Ste 101, San Ramon
Jeffrey Binstock, MD Jeffrey Binstock, MD
San Francisco Dermatologist
22 Battery Ste. 905, San Francisco
Sara Colby, MD Sara Colby, MD
San Francisco Dermatologist
525 South Drive Suite 115, Mountain View

Recent Answers

Does Microdermabrasion Have Additional Risks for Dark Skin Types?
William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
Microdermabrasion for Vitiligo

Can Microdermabrasion help with Vitiligo? Or can it possibley exacerbate it? I am going to school to be an Esthetician and we are on the chapter of Microdermabrasion. I was diagnosed with Vitiligo about 3 years ago. In learning the chapter, there was a small segment that mentioned microderm could exacerbate Vitiligo. I dont want to do anything that will make it worse, it is only around my eyes on my face, but dont want it to show up anywhere else. Help?
A: Microdermabrasion does not help vitiligo

While microdermabrasion is superficial and really has minimial adverse potential, one cannot guarantee that it would not trigger spread of vitiligo. In my years of practice, I have seen a couple cases of focal acne cystic flare leading to new areas of vitiligo. You need to weigh pros and cons of procedures and figure out your priorities.

William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
Can Microdermabrasion Be Combined with Anti-aging Treatments?

I am wondering what, if anything, is a good treatment to combine with microdermabrasion if I want to start seeing more results.  I have a few brown spots on my cheek bones and nose, still get some acne on my cheeks and chin, and now have fine lines/wrinkles showing up on my forehead and under my eyes.  It just seems like microdermabrasion by itself isn't cutting it anymore.  Thanks!
A: Microdermbrasion helpful for rejuvenation only as part of a customized skin care routine
Series of Microdermbrasion may provide baby steps for rejuvenation as part of a combination of skin care products and procedures, preferably supervised by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
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