Hello, I am a 22-year-old male. I had moderately bad acne and now have some scars (not too bad), and some enlarged pores still. I have been considering getting the the Peel and Microdermabrasion done but the cost will be about $600 for 12 treatments: 6 peels 6 micro sessions. How long can the treatment realistically last me because that is a lot of money to me and I want to make sure its worth it. Does this treatment work and does the skin go back to having scars, or will it stay looking nice?
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November 11, 2009
Answer: Microdermabrasion versus dermabrasion for acne
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In my opinion microdermabrasion would not be first line for the treatment of broken capillaries. A light source, such as IPL or V-Beam laser would be more beneficial.
It may be that your capillaries are very mild and your doctor felt that the benefits of the microdermabrasion for...
Acne is caused by plugging of the oil glands. The plugs are too deep for microdermabrasion to be of any help.
Microdermabrasion is equivalent to a mild peel. It may help the acne medicine penetrate easier, but it adds greatly to the irritation.
The best treatment is similar to that of facial...
Yes, it is a risk but very rare. I recommend you select your practitioner based on their experience and professional reputation, as well as their expertise in performing the treatment.
