I am fairly light skinned but i have developed some black marks below and on the sides of my eyes, the marks are very symetrical i.e they are exactly in the same places on both sides of my face. When i look in the mirror they are all i see and are affecting my self esteem, i need to have them removed. Will Microdermabrasion work for me?
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Answer: Microdermabrasion as an effective treatment for melasma, pigmentation of the skin
Yes, microdermabrasion and Retin-A are actually complementary skin care treatments. Both work to provide exfoliation. Microdermabrasion is great for deep exfoliating and smoothing of the skin, and Retin-A will continue to help with cell turnover in the skin, keeping skin smooth and youthful...
I would not recommend microdermabrasion if you have broken capillaries. It could make them worse. Instead, if you looking for exfoliating treatments, consider light chemical peels like lactic acid. Micropeel ( dermaplanning ) with lactic acid is a nice choice. If you would like to treat...
Hello! Thank you for your post. Evidence shows that microdermabrasion following dermal fillers has the potential to damage your filler results, so first, it is wise to have your fillers done following your microdermabrasion treatment. In this order, the two treatments will not affect each other....