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Do-it-yourself Microdermabrasion Products Work?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by George J. Beraka, MD
Question viewed 16,494 times
Tags: at-home
I want to try microdermabrasion just to make my skin look healthier not for a specific problem, but my doctor charges over $100 per session and I don't want to pay that much. I have seen a lot of different microdermabrasion products that I can use at home for a lot less money, but my doctor says do-it-yourself microdermabrasion treatments don't work very well. Is this true, or is he just trying to get me spend money at his office???
2 answers to Do-it-yourself Microdermabrasion Products Work?
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Microdermabrasion is best left to experts
We offer microdermabrasion treatments along with a full-service list of skin care treatment options.
Microdermabrasion is an excellent treatment to exfoliate the surface of your skin, removing dead skin cells and providing a healthy appearance to your skin. Microdermabrasion is often combined with full service facial and peel treatments to provide a more effective treatment to the living and healthy tissue.
This treatment is not to be misunderstood for dramatic resurfacing of acne scars or...
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Patrick S. Carney, MD
Minneapolis Dermatologist
Minneapolis Dermatologist
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Microdermabrasion Should be Left to a Professional.
In my opinion, microdermabrasion is not something that should be attempted at home. We have seen patients come to the office with broken capillaries and pitting of the skin because of inappropriate use of do-it-yourself microdermabrasion kits.
There is plenty that you can do at home to help your skin with good skin care products such as vitamin C serum and retinoids, but more invasive procedures like microdermabrasion should be done by a professional.
