There are many different types of microdermbrasion machines. Some versions and machines are more fit for physicians to use where more suction is applied. The more suction allows you to go deeper for a more aggressive cleaning and resurfacing. The more aggressive the more results and also the more risk. ... more
Deep acne scar removal
Will the microdermabrasion take the deep scars from acne away? If not, what might be suggested?
4 answers to “Deep acne scar removal”
A: Deeper treatment needed for deeper problem
Greetings Holly, It is unlikely that microderm will treat deep acne scars. Microderm is aimed at taking off the superficial layer of skin. Your problem is deeper and will require a deeper solution. There are many options that are available. Subcision, dermal fillers, dermabrasion (not microdermabrasion),... more
A: Deep acne scar solutions
No, even if the microdermabrasion is done very deeply, deep acne scars are better treated by regular dermabrasion or carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing. Both of these treatments require about a week and a half of recovery time. It is a wound that requires diligent care by you and there is a risk of... more
A: Microdermabrasion not the best choice for Deep scars
Hello Holly, While microdermabrasion features little downtime and is readily available, it will not unfortunately give you the best results if you have deep scars. Deep scarring implies injury to the deeper layers of skin- layers that microdermabrasion do not address. Full Dermabrasion is better for scarring... more
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9 Oct 2008
Microdermabrasion is not your best choice for a real solution to deep acne scarring. In my clinic, we have great success using several modalities: Rhytec Portrait, FRAXEL, subscision, and filler. With very deep depressed scars, I may begin by "untethering" them (called subcision), and then plumping up the depressed area with filler. I have used a variety of different fillers: Artefill (an off label use), Radiesse, among others. If the scars are not deep enough to subcise and fill, we begin with a skin regenerating modality, Portrait, which has an FDA approved acne scar treatment algorithm. In lighter skin types, this is very successful, and very affordably prices. It is not laser, but nitrogen plasma, and typically requires only one treatment. If the skin type is darker to very dark, we use FRAXEL, which is a laser, and can require several treatments. You will find many, many different lasers and other treatments in the aesthetic marketplace, making it sometimes hard to choose. Rather than looking for a machine type, look for a doctor who has experience treating acne scars and who can demonstrate before and after results to you. Sometimes, the doctor has patients who will talk to you about how their treatment went. Good luck.