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Microdermabrasion or Laser Treatment for Facial Lines?

Hi. I am confused between laser and Microdermabrasion. I have only 3 small lines on my face which are not at all deep but are noticeable and I want to get rid of them. I am a wheatish girl. What should I do?

Asked 29 months ago by afshan in pakistan
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Microdermabrasion is generally more superficial and lasers can be more aggressive

Microdermabrasion can help very small lines gradually improve over time. This procedure is done through a machine that uses diamonds or crystals to take the superficial layers of the skin away. Varying the pressure and the number of passes with the microdermabrasion can make it more or less aggressive. The more aggressive the more results that you can attain. The laser resurfacing, such as with co2 lasers, can be the most aggressive of them all except maybe when you compare them with... more
Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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