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Dark spots/sun spots look bigger and much worse after microdermabrasion! Help! (Photo)

krystalp4Apr 29, 2018
I had a microdermabrasion treatment yesterday. The technician went lightly over my cheeks and forehead, but spent a lot of time on my dark spots. After the treatment and today, the dark spots look bigger! It looks similar to when the dermatologist froze one spot years ago...it almost looks like I have scabbing. Is this normal and will it heal? What do I do!

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Thomas Wright, MD

Sensitivity after microdermabrasion is normal and should settle down on its own. In the meantime, keep your skin protected, use moisturizer, an SPF cream, and don’t use harsh exfoliants until your skin is fully recovered.  

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Michael J. Brown, MD

Good morning and thank you for your question! You may get a microdermabrasion treatment, but it will not improve your DPN condition. It will likely make your skin irritated and red. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist to get them removed. Best of luck! For...

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Melvin Elson, MD

Microdermabrasion is much like having your face sandpapered and it is normal to be a bit red at 24 hours and this will completely fade

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