Microdermabrasion and scarring

Beverly Johnson, MD answers: Can microdermabrasion cause scarring?

Can microdermabrasion cause scarring?


Beverly Johnson, MD
2 months ago
By Beverly Johnson, MD - Washington DC Dermatologist

There are some newer machines in use that do not use sand and I have heard of the possibility of scarring if the diamond head is not applied properly. These are usually only done by the physician, not the medical assistant.

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