I was badly scarred after a laser treatment to remove facial hair. 4months have passed since the treatment and I now have brown patches where the scars used to be. I tried using a prescription cream which the dermatologist said would help, but didn't. I tried a microdermabrasion once and saw a slight change. Is it advisable or? Thank you for your help. (I'm 47 years old with very few wrinkles.)
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In my practice, I recommend that adjunct cosmetic procedures (e.g. facials, microdermabrasions, massages, etc...) be performed PRIOR to Botox therapy because a RARE side effect is that the Botox could travel to places that it shouldn't after such treatments. The risk is theoretical, and if...
No. Microdermabrasion is not the cause of loss in facial volume. Just like a dermal filler, fat too will absorb and diminish with time. Microdermabrasion is just exfoliating the epidermal layers of your skin. Fat is injected into dermal-subcutaneous tissue. Thus, microdermabrasion would not...
No not at all! When microdermabrasion is done properly and
by a well trained, experienced individual, it can be extremely effective for
helping acne, acne scarring, pore size, fine lines and wrinkles. It helps
slough dead skin and has a rejuvenating effect on the appearance of skin.
