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What is Wet Microdermabrasion?

I've seen this called the Silk Peel and the Parisian Peel -- are they the same things? If not, how do they differ? How does wet microdermabrasion differ from traditional microdermabrasion? Is one better, or worse, than the other -- and why?

Can wet microdermabrasion be used 10 days or so after a photofacial (IPL)? Looking forward to your comments and information!

Asked 35 months ago by SuzyAv8trix in Phoenix, AZ
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Wet Microdermabrasion

Being a physician dealing with the skin, I have had the chance to work with both traditional Microdermabrasion, and the "wet" Microdermabrasion. There is a difference. Traditional Microdermabrasion uses crystals that are specially shaped to remove the dead layers of the skin without being invasive. The amount of crystals and the amount of pressure they hit the skin are all controlled by the technician. This gives the technician the ability to go as deep or as superficial as needed... more
Kellie Mosley-Mendez, DO
Miami Dermatologist
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