“Bad Microdermabrasion”

Full disclosure: I am a certified trainer in Microdermabrasion. I am horrified at the stories I am reading on this post. Microdermabrasion is a mechanical exfoliation that needs to be performed by a fully trained aesthetician or doctor. All of the bad micro stories have a common theme which is either there was active acne, couperose (red, broken spider veins) or an underlying redness to the skin prior to the service. It is truly unfortunate that some medical facilities jump into combining peels, enzymes and microdermabrasion on a first visit, first treatment basis. Yes, it is called a lunchtime peel but precautions need to be taken regardless. Sometimes less is more and no one should talk you into doing an aggressive service without having you fill out paperwork and giving you a full consultation. In the wrong hands, microdermabrasion can be done improperly and cause problems; in competent hands, it can give you fresh, vibrant and smooth skin so choose wisely and don't be talked into more than you need.