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Even though microdermabrasion is very superficial i prefer not doing 2 possibly irritating procedures together so wait a day or so between
These procedures can be combined and done at the same setting.BestH Karamanoukian MD FACS
It is safe to have microdermabrasion after Thermage radio frequency. We often perform microdermabrasion, Fraxel laser or Clear + Brilliant laser after a Thermage treatment.
Don't waste your money on microdermabrasion. In the old days, we used to call this "epidermabrasion," i.e. superficial exfoliation of the uppermost layer of the skin, the kind you might get from the vigorous use of a Buf Puf, Loofah, or even a rough wash cloth. This will do little to nothing for...
Hello there,Thank you for your question. I would not recommend microdermabrasion unless you want to help exfoliate your skin. The best routes to take would be laser treatments, micro needling with RF or even seeking a surgeon to revise some of the scarring. I would also recommend some li...
It's important to protect your skin from the sun at all times, and particularly after a treatment. I'm glad to hear that you remembered and applied sunscreen immediately. There is the potential for hyperpigmentation from that sun exposure, but not likely that it would effect you in that amou...
Microdermabrasion, in its early days, was described as epidermabrasion, i.e. the kind of exfoliation that you might get from using a Buf Puf, Loofah or even a stiff wash cloth. So, in general, this treatment for most things, except for perhaps giving your skin a bit of a temporary glow and...
Microdermabrasion is little more than what we used to call years ago "epidermabrasion," i.e. the kind of exfoliation of surface skin cells that might be obtained from the vigorous use of a Buf Puf, Loofah or even a stiff wash cloth. While I don't personally think it is worth the expense, it can...
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