Microdermabrasion Q&A
59%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers
that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not.
See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings
or Add Your Review

View Before and Afters
Average Microdermabrasion Cost: $327
Learn about Microdermabrasion
343 people and 98 doctors are talking about Microdermabrasion
Get Free Email Updates
Normal to Have Small Red Clots After Microdermabrasion?
asked 3 years ago by dherek in USA
Latest answer by Brenda Dintiman, MD
Question viewed 2,417 times
Is it normal to have petechiae or small red clots after derma sweep microdemabrasion? I had my second treatment today and did not see these dots after my first treatment. I'm an Asian (Filipino), by the way. The aesthetician told me its normal and will fade away afterwards. Are these really normal?
2 answers to Normal to Have Small Red Clots After Microdermabrasion?
+1
Microdermabrasion and pinpoint bleeding
Although you can get pinpoint bleeding or as you have described small blood spots, I would be a little cautious since the more aggressive the microdermabrasion treatment is then the more likely there can be some post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or even scarring. Especially in olive toned or skin with a little more pigment, you have to worry about getting some brown spots as the skin heals.
Make sure you are going to an experienced aesthetician who is supervised by a physician. They may...
more
Brenda Dintiman, MD
Fairfax Dermatologic Surgeon
Fairfax Dermatologic Surgeon