Microderm Before Starlux 1540 Nonablative Laser?

1st treatment went fine, little redness, a few zits, great recover. 2nd - terrible whiteheads, petchiae, looked awful for 5 days, about had to hide. Now, office is recommending microderm a couple days before the 3rd trt.

From what little info is available, you seem to recommend noncaustic facial treatments before the laser therapy. Microderm doesn't make sense then - any thoughts? I'm a little concerned about doing a 3rd treatment with increased energy.