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Is It Okay to Have Microdermabration Done Between Laser Resurfacing Treatments?

asked 3 years ago by Tracyk9935
Latest answer by Christopher J. Peers, MD
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Tags: laser, safety

I not only have acne scarring but also discoloration, I have had 2 of 4 scheduled Pixel laser treatments and Im wondering if microdermabrasion between my laser treatments would help with both problems? Seeing its about a 10th of the cost of the laser treatments I'm wondering if its a good idea to help move things along faster?

3 answers to Is It Okay to Have Microdermabration Done Between Laser Resurfacing Treatments?

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Timing is everything

We prefer to let powerful laser treatments heal and save possible microdermabrasion  or (vibraderm) if needed for later. There are those who feel that some microdermabrasion techniques can leave particles embedded in the skin, which in theory could interfere with the laser. Vibraderm microdermabrasion does not use particles, so this is not an issue. Your best bet is to ask your laser physician about combining with microdermabrasion, and keep everything "under one... more
Christopher J. Peers, MD

South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Microdermabrasion in between laser treatments

Well, microdermabrasion may be safely performed on most skin types between laser treatments, but it is completely dependent upon the spacing of both procedures. First of all, I would only recommend receiving microdermabrasion treatments in the office in which you had the laser resurfacing performed. I would definitely not recommend receiving a microdermabrasion in a spa or other office, where they are unfamiliar with the specific treatment that you received. Microdermbrasion... more
Nick Slenkovich, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Microdermabrasion does not help acne scarring

I routinely perform SilkPeel microdermabrasion on all my Fraxel laser patients in-between treatments. I believe that microdermabrasion is an excellent tool to remove the dead cells from the laser treatment and to clean up the skin. However, microdermabrasion does NOT help with acne scarring. It can, however, help with acne itself. SilkPeel microdermabrasion has an added advantage where you can pick the solution you choose to treat your skin during the microdermabrasion treatment. For... more
Sirish Maddali, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

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