Skin Lightening Using Microdermabrasion?

Question

I have a dark brown tone by birth. If I get a microdermabrasion done will it help me to get a more lighter tone?

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Unless your pigmentation is due to hyperkeratosis ( callous, liver spots aka seborrheic keratoses for example), microdermabrasion, if performed properly, will not result in any improvement.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Microdermabrasion combined with Melarase creams can help improve skin tone and even out complexion problems on most skin types. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

E. Anthony Musarra II, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Microdermabrasin is a very popular procedure usually done by aestheticians in a doctor's office. It can lighten some dark spots, but chances of it working or lasting are very small.

Skin Lightening Using Microdermabrasion?

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