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Should I use a TCA peel or microderbrasion? (Photos)

melissa saintlotJun 25, 2017
I was trying to get rid of my dark spots but my face along with my neck turned even darker

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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