Shanna, I can totally hear what you are saying. I also had microdermabrasion treatments at the doctors office and was very impressed with even the first single visit (although I am very aware my skin, so maybe others don't pay as much attention as i do).
Anyway, after seeing what it would cost to have the initial sequence of 12 treatments (what they recommended for my mild acne scarring, uneven skin tone and large pores) and then add to that the cost of on ongoing treatments for what they call "maintainence" - I did the math on what it would add up to and I just couldn't afford it.
So without a lot of hope (and somewhat desperate), I started trying every over the counter treatment i could get my hands on...and I'd have to say you are right >for the most part< that you get what you pay for, because out of the 7 I tried, 5 not only didn't work but made my skin WORSE! (grrr....) however I was glad I kept trying because the two that I found that did work, made it worth it...and wouldn't you know the two that were the best WERE the most expensive. (still no where near the investment of the salon of course) However the one that was MOST expensive $75 (dr brandt) WASNT as good as the one that was a bit less $49 (microdermx)
There may be others but I wouldn't know because when I found that one, I stopped the search bc I finally got the results I wanted without the hassle of going to a salon. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being pampered, but for my skin issues - in this case -I just wanted results. I'll go get a massage if I want to spend money like that and be pampered. But to each his own, i suppose...
Strangely though all the treatments with the fancy plastic tool, spongey things were AWFUL, they didn't do anything but look good in a box. Like they're trying to make you think you're getting something for your money...NOT.
Read ingredients ladies (and gentlemen :) ) that's how you know what you're getting.
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Posted to Is a home microdermabrasion kit worth the money? on 4 May 2008