I got a breast augmentation 10.5 months ago with a crease incision and my scars have been healing slowly, on the inside they're the same color as my skin but the ridges are still red and angry. Would microdermabrasion be a good option to speed up the fading process? Am I far enough post op? Thanks!
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Thank you for your question! Microdermabrasion, whether with a diamond or crystal system, removes the superficial layer of dead skin called the stratum corneum. This is usually accomplished in one to three passes. Redness, like a supeficial sunburn, after microdermabrasion is not uncommon and ...
It is perfectly fine to have a microdermabrasion treatment in between microneedling treatments. In fact, we sometimes perform microdermbrasions immediately prior to a microneedling treatment. This can help to improve uneven texture and help lift off dead skin cells and impurities from the skin....
A series of Intense Pulsed Light treatments (IPL) in combination with a proper hydroquinone protocol should fade the pigmentation. Abruptly stopping hydroquinone can cause adverse side effects on the skin. You must gradually reduce your dose while simultaneously starting a non-hydroquinone...