Home Microdermabrasion: Not Recommended

Adam David Schaffner, M.D. answers: Is doing microdermabrasion at home a good idea?

Is home microdermabrasion a good idea or should I pay more money to go to a professional?


Adam D. Schaffner, MD
17 months ago
By Adam D. Schaffner, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.  It could even result in damage to the skin including altered pigmentation, scarring, or burns. 

For gentle exfoliation, I would recommend a buff-puff.  For anything stronger, I would highly recommend leaving such procedures to a skilled healthcare professional who can safely perform the procedure under direct vision using proper lighting and instrumentation.

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