Is it safe to have microdermabrasion if I had keloids/raised scars as a child?

What you have is a cold sore, or hepetic outbreak. You need an antiviral medication like Valtrex or Acyclovir to treat it. If you are prone to getting cold sores, you should take the pills regularly, especially when anything is happening on or near your mouth. Like a microdermabrasion, laser...

How long did you use the prescription cream? If the prescription cream was a hydroquinone cream you need to use it at least twice daily for about 3 months. It is also very important to use sunscreen at least SPF 30 daily. In my experience, I have not found microdermabrasions to be too helpful...

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.

Acne scar treatments require precision and attention to detail. There are several types of acne scars, including atrophic, hypertrophic, PIH hyperpigmented, and hypopigmented scars. Depending on the types of scars you have, our office can recommend a Hidef treatment protocol that can recontour...