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... more
Do-it-yourself microdermabrasion products work?
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...”
A: 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... more
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