Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure whereby the superficial layer of skin is exfoliated using either crystals or a wand containing diamond microparticles. Our office uses diamond microdermabrasion exclusively as the depth of penetration is well controlled and the complication rate is low to... more
What is the best microdermabrasion method?
Of all of the substances used for microdermabrasion, which works best? My clinic uses crystals but I've heard that there are other microderm methods that work better.
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A: Best microdermabrasion
We actually do not use microdermabrasion in our practice. We prefer a technique called microdermaplaning. I work with Laurie Lombardi, who is an excellent aesthetician. She has extensive experience with both microdermabrasion and microdermaplaning and feels that microdermaplaning is both safer... more
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