Can microdermabrasion be combined with other anti-aging skin care treatments?

Microdermabrasion can be combined with many treatments for great results. Medical grade microdermabraders are best, and you’ll find them in a Doctor’s office. You have several areas of concern- so I’ll give some suggestions on what can help:

• Brown Spots: Intense Pulsed Light. Also known as “IPL” or “Photo Facial”, this treatment can improve brown spots on your skin. It can also help with red spots and spider veins. I usually space IPL and microdermabrasions 7 days apart. Some practitioners perform microdermabrasion and IPL the same day.
• Acne prone skin: Chemical Peels. I usually perform a mild to medium-grade chemical peel in the same session as a microdermabrasion. For acne patients, I prefer salicylic acid peels if there is no contraindication. Chemical peels, like microdermabrasion, remove dead surface skin cells, help to unblock pores, and improve skin texture. Salicylic acid peels in particular also help to decrease inflammation. Inflammation and blocked pores are two major contributors to acne.
• Fine lines at rest on your forehead and under your eyes: Laser skin resurfacing. Many practitioners are seeing great results with fractionated skin resurfacing. I personally use the Fraxel SR 1500 in my office, and the results have been very good. I space microdermabrasions at least 7 days before or 10 days after Fraxel.
• Fine lines in motion on your forehead: Botox is a treatment I use in this situation. It can be done the same day as a microdermabrasion, but I always treat after the microdermabrasion to avoid manipulating the Botox treatment areas

Remember- It’s Your Face! Talk with a medical doctor experienced in performing these treatments for best results!