Is it safe to perform Microdermabrasion and LED light therapy on acne prone skin whilst on the antibiotic Doxycycline?

Thank you for your pictures and question.  The good news is it will heal!  I would suggest you get silver ointment to use instead of neosporin. Ensure you cleanse your hands before applying the ointment.  I also suggest that you contact where you had the treatment done so that...

Thank you for your photos and question.  I would encourage you to follow a post peel care instructions that include a gentle cleanser (lotion based with no perfumes/dyes) and a hydrating gel/cream that has a vasaline/aquafore like texture to it.  I would strongly encourage you to use a...

Hey there, and thank you for your question. Yes, High frequency is great for reducing redness, inflammation, acne breakouts and is antibacterial. Great for after extractions.  Hope this helps, good luck! Dr. K

Thanks for your question and posting pictures.  I hope the underlying issues are being resolved.  I completely agree with Dr. Tanqueray, microdermabrasion will not make much of difference.  We would strongly recommend a series of fraction 1540nm or Co2 resurfacing.  We have been treating a pati...

Hello and thank you for sharing. It seems this approach may have been too much for your skin. My philosophy is sometimes less is more. With your Fitzpatrick (system that classifies your skin type according to the amount of pigment in your skin) type IV, some modalities or combination of...

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...