Is home microdermabrasion a good idea or should one pay more money to go to a professional?

Home microdermabrasion units come in numerous sizes, shapes, and forms, and while they all claim to be similar, the reality are that most of them are different, put together differently, and treat the skin differently. We like to tell patients that home devices are good, and work even better when complimenting a good skin care routine that one receives from a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon’s office. And when using microdermabrasion, we often recommend that the procedure start in the office, and then if needed, can be finished and maintained in your home. Most dermatologists know of several of the home devices, and I have worked with several of the companies that produce home devices and we do make them available as adjuncts to what we do in our office to our patients. So find a great dermatologist and get the skin you want with a combination of in-office procedures and great home products.

It's a good idea to visit a board certified dermatologist & have them do a few Microdermabrasion treatments in their office the proper way. After you have experienced professional microdermabrasion & have achieved the results, you can speak with your dermatologist about your skincare needs & then consider what type of exfoliation is good for your skin. At my practice I like to utilize the Parisian Peel System. I also created an easy to use at-home microdermabrasion facial disc that compliments in office treatments, but I do realize that all home microdermabrasion products were not created equally. Some of my patients with more sensitive skin can only use my intensify facial discs once, or twice a week, while others can use up to 3 times a week. This depends on your skin-type & the product that you have chosen. There are microdermabrasion products that I would recommend highly & others that I would not trust. Speak to your dermatologist, and do your skincare product research wisely. As always let a dermatologist guide you there. A heart surgeon should always do your bypass!