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How to heal a burn caused from microdermabrasion?

skined14Apr 10, 2015
I have been using an at home personal microdermabrasion kit for my acne scars (my skin tone is slightly darker than a caramel color), which has helped drastically fade them. However, I graduated from the sensitive heads to the more aggressive ones and apparently burned the skin around my laugh lines. It's been about 3 1/2 weeks and I've seen some healing, but is there anyway to speed up this process. I'm not sure what to do. It's embarrassing and its hard to cover with makeup.

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Thank you for your question. There are many treatment options that can treat both of your issues at the same time. Microdermabrasion is a great treatment to help extend your results. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for the best treatment.

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Thank you for your question. Consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is the best place to start when considering any corrective skin treatments. They can examine and evaluate your issues and concerns to provide you with the best treatment plan in order to achieve your goals. They...

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