Can Microdermabrasion Cause Scarring?

Accutane makes the skin more fragile and we typically tell patients to avoid any laser procedures, including microdermabrasion, for at least 6 months. However, many microdermabrasion machines have adjustable levels and allow for a more gentle treatment. I would also be interested to know what...

Microdermabrasion would be a poor choice to rid yourself of sebaceous hyperplasia. Incidentally, this is one condition that seems to worsen with age. I remember picking up this tidbit during medical school. There are supposedly two glands which enlarge as you get older: the prostate gland and...

Thank you for your question. Ideally you would want to do your microderm or chemical peel prior to receiving your injectable treatments. If not, we recommend waiting 10-14 days post injections for the potential swelling to fully resolve and/ or to have Botox to take full effect...

Microdermabrasions essentially clear away the dead cells, leaving the skin more alive and radiant. You do not want to do it, or chemical peel if you have an active skin inflamation. In addition to this, chemical peels go to varying depths, and some people are more sensitive to the...

Microdermabrasion is safe in pregnancy however the pills may be category C Dand X depending which peels the physician chooses Withat said I would play safe and wait till after pregnancy Also to attack the melasma

In my office, we charge $80 per treatment or $350 for a package of 5 treatments. There is an addition charge of $30 for paddles.