Dry red flaky skin a week after microdermabrasion session. Is this normal? (photos)

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.  

Hi and thank you for your question! Skin dryness is usually related to skin care regimen and I wonder if there has been any changes to the skin care products you have been using, or perhaps during your microdermabrasion treatment your skin was exposed to new products that causes some irritations. Redness and itchy skin can occur following microdermabrasion as well but not that common unless you had a more robust and deeper treatment this time. Your skin should get better soon but please keep an eye for rare complications such as infection, etc. During this time, it would be best to keep your skin well protected with a gentle moisturizer and avoid irritating creams or harsh make up products that can worsen the issue. If the concerns persist, please do a follow up with your clinician. I hope it helps and good luck!