I'm 21 and I have a bit of acne scars and skin discoloration. I think that microderm would be a good option for me to help with the slight scarring. Do you think it would be a good idea for me to get microderm? I am worried it will ruin my skin in the long run because of my age. Also, I'm curious if it helps with wrinkles? I have some lines starting to come up.
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Hello, It is not uncommon to break out or "purge" after having a facial treatment. This is because some products or treatments can exfoliate the surface layers of the skin, increasing your cellular turnover rate. In your case you had been using retinol which increases your cellular turnover rate...
Hi I am sorry to hear of your acne scars. Unfortunately, microdermabrasion is not the best way to go. You would need rfmicroneedling to break down scar tissue/old collagen and bring new collagen to the surface. A very effective add on for this which enhances results is the use of Platelet Rich...
Tinea versicolor is a dermatological condition caused by a fungus called malassezia furfur. It has nothing to do with microdermabrasion treatment.Microdermabrasion is a skin polishing treatment done for skin enhancement,acne scars and pigmentation.