Microdermabrasin is a very popular procedure usually done by aestheticians in a doctor's office. It can lighten some dark spots, but chances of it working or lasting are very small.
Skin lightening using Microdermabrasion?
I have a dark brown tone by birth. If I get a microdermabrasion done will it help me to get a more lighter tone?
2 answers to “Skin lightening using Microdermabrasion?”
A: Microdermabrasion does not treat pigmentation unless due to excess keratin
Unless your pigmentation is due to hyperkeratosis ( callous, liver spots aka seborrheic keratoses for example), microdermabrasion, if performed properly, will not result in any improvement.
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