What Laser Treatment Wuld Best Work for my Skin Condition? (photo)

Microdermabrasion, as the name implies, is any procedure that very superficially mechanically abrades the skin. Aluminum oxide crystals, synthetic diamond particles, brushes of all kinds, etc. have been used for this purpose for a number of years. The effect is not much different than if you vigorously used Buf-Pufs, Loofah sponges, Clarisonic brushes, or even a vigorous scrub with a wash cloth or gauze pad. For individuals with mild sun damage, skin roughness, slightly irregular... more

If you think of your skin as a rough piece of wood, peels, lasers, and microdermabrasion are all different grades of sandpaper. The more coarse the wood, the heavier grade sandpaper you need. Microdermabrasion is a fine grade of sandpaper. If you are seeing results then continue. However, in my practice most patients require something more aggressive or a combination of topical products with the microderm. Then, we use microdermabrasion for maintenance. more