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Combining Microdermabrasion and Light Chemical Peels

I heard a combination of microdermabrasion and a light peel can do wonders for the skin. How often should the treatments be performed, and which should be done first? Can microdermabrasion be alternated with mild exfoliating pads instead of a light peel to produce a similar effect?? Thanks in advance. Brenda

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Microdermabrasion and chemical peels

I still do a lot of chemical peels and microdermabrasion as well as oxygen facials to the skin. It definitely improves the tone, texture, and complexion of the skin. The mild exfoliating pads that have alpha-hydroxy acids can be used as well. These traditional methods still work well to rejuvenate the skin but may take longer than doing Fraxel and other lasers. Also, these methods work on all skin type, especially those with sensitive skin or people who may not be... more

Microdermabrasion and light chemical peels--wonderful? Maybe

Microdermabrasion is an older treatment that has largely fallen out of poplularity as the results are minimal at best in most cases. That does not mean that people do not like the results as it does make the skin feel smooth, well at least for a week or two, as it removes the dead skin cells and keratin on top of the skin. The combination of microdermabrasion and chemical peeling has become a recent fad, especially with estheticians and those less experienced with deeper peels. This... more

Robert S. Bader, MD

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Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

Microdermabrasion and light chemical peels

Microdermabrasion physically removes the dead surface skin cells and stimulates collagen. Light chemical peels chemically remove the dead skin cells and can penetrate into the pores to clean them. These treatments complement each other and can be alternated every 2 weeks initially for 3 months and then monthly for maintenance. Exfoliating pads would be milder than a peel but would still offer some help. Home maintenance with tretinoin cream or an AHA is important... more

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Microdermabrasion and Light Chemical Peels

Great idea. It is a safe way to do wonders to your skin. Then why do most people don't use this approach?? Because it involves patience and most of us are not patient people. Regards

These treatments take judgement for use on dark skin

Hello, Facial skin treatments take judgment particularly when performed on those with darker skin. Too strong a peel/abrasion can stimulate the development of pigment variations that can look funky. In extreme situations this can produce a mess that may take quite a while to sort out. With this being said, many aestheticians combine microdermabrasion with light chemical peels to get more improvement. It just needs to be done by someone with experience...at least in my opinion. more

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