Microdermabrasion Reviews

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Neeta, Boston Oct 31st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Skin looks smoother and clearer where I didn't break out Cons: Way too expensive for the results that I got Bottom Line: I had two treatments so far at $125 per treatment plus a range of products they sold me costing $300. The first was terrific: my acne scars were lighter and my skin looked very fresh and healthy. It was a little red but I didn't mind at all. However, the day afterwards, I got breakouts on one cheek, and left it alone hoping that it would go away with the products I was using from the salon. The acne got worse and started forming a big, inflamed, red mess across my cheek, and I had to go back to the salon for another micro and for them to extract it. The second micro yielded almost no results. My skin looks the same and the acne on my cheek after the first micro has scarred terribly. I am getting married in 2 weeks and have never seen my skin look so scarred. I guess I must have had a bad experience. I am debating whether to go back 1 week before my wedding to try to clear up the scar again... hopefully my make-up artist can work magic... Recommended: Yes Usage: Neeta has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 550.00 Acne severity: very light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Nick, Seattle, WA Sep 21st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Completely healed all acne and scars after 2 treatments Cons: Expensive Bottom Line: I had terrible acne for years and tried all sorts of solutions. Nothing worked permanently until I tried microderm. After the first treatment my skin looked better but I still had breakouts. Slightly better results at the 2nd treatment. The third treatment completely stopped my acne cold. I no longer have to use benz-peroxide or sal-acid at all. My face just doesn't get acne anymore. Recommended: Yes Usage: Nick has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 150.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Beachlover30, Huntington Beach, CA Sep 14th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Little downtime, not too pricey compared to other treatments, not painful Cons: Can get pricey if you continue treatments, may cause new acne pits to appear if you currently have pits that aren't too noticeable, dry skin for 2-3 days Bottom Line: I sometimes get cystic acne on my cheeks. I had a few depressed acne pits & some indents that weren't too noticeable. I decided to go to a beauty clinic that charged $50.00 per microdermabrasion treatment that includes a facial. My skin felt so smooth after. But after a few treatments, I noticed new acne pits that weren't noticeable before and now they appeared to look even deeper. I sugges microdermabrasion probably works for those with clear skin or minor red acne scars. But I feel that this is not a good treatment for those that have cystic acne w/ current acne pit scarring. I tried Juvederm yesterday and so far the results are great. Contact me if you want before & after pictures. Recommended: Yes Usage: Beachlover30 has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 50.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

NICK, Bucharest, ROM Aug 25th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Microdermabrasion is verry good for all skin types.Clears acne and scarring; your face feels extremely smooth after but if you have sensitive skin you may have problems (leaves your skin red afterwards(only for about 2-4 hours) Bottom Line: The best microdermabrasion product is MICRODERMX from Nichel Holistic SkinCare!!! Great product...love it!!! Recommended: Yes Usage: NICK has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 75.00 Acne severity: very light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Casie, Fort Worth, TX Jul 27th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I found it to be very effective for clearing my acne scars (red marks) and helping prevent new breakouts. Cons: Pricey, I paid around $380 for 5 treatments. May be too harsh if your skin is very sensitive or if you're currently using creams that dry your skin out. Bottom Line: Not a long-term solution for active acne, but very effective at eliminating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (red marks and dark spots) relatively quickly. Recommended: Yes Usage: Casie has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 380.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Ginger, Natick, Mass Jul 27th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I had my first treatment and I've already notice a different. It left my skin feeling smoother and refreshed. In fact, I'm already seeing my acne scars diminishing. I was told that after 3 treatments, I will see a huge result, which I can't wait. Cons: Expensive Bottom Line: Anything to reduced sign of aging, diminished acne scarring is worth the price! Recommended: Yes Usage: Ginger has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 99.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

daniel, texas Jul 10th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: microderm left my skin feeling smooth all over. it softens the look of my acne scaring and helped with dark spots left from blemishes. Cons: face was red for the 1st day after treatment. there is no pain involved though, just make sure to moisturize Bottom Line: i have scarring after years of suffering with acne. microderm does nothing for deep scars, but does wonders for my less severe scarring. my family says they saw results after my 1st and only treatment. i can't wait for my second treatment. Recommended: Yes Usage: daniel has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 95.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Luke, LA May 7th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Easy to use, affordable Cons: does not treat deep scars Bottom Line: if it is mild scars you are after, you can go for this. For my review of other treatment methods,visit <a href="[link removed]">Acne Scar Removal</a> Recommended: Yes Usage: Luke has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 40.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

emily, Santa Clarita, CA Apr 4th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clears acne and scarring, and your face feels extremely smooth after. Cons: Your face is red and sensitive for a couple hours after. Bottom Line: Extremely worth it, especially if it is covered under your insurance like me. I saw results after my second one! Recommended: Yes Usage: emily has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Sonia, London Feb 13th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: glowing, perfect skin! even on dark, indian skin! Cons: dry skin for 2-3 days after treatment also, the process is not a luxury facial...it hurts! but worth it. Bottom Line: hi everyone. I had severe acne and went on accutane ( roaccuane) which worked wondersfor my acne, but my scars remained. I tried gentler things for a yr, then 2 mths ago started having 2 wkly microdermabrasion ( CACI Chromaclear which combines it with light therapy). After the first session, i was so disappointed--my face was red, sore and very dry. I almost cancelled my second appointment---but im so glad i didn't because from the second one onward (have now had 4) my face is so fresh and smooth, the dark pigmentation from the scars and some of the pitting even is much, much less! mY face recovered quicker with each successive treatment and my face is so much better -i no longer wear make up. Recommended: Yes Usage: Sonia has used this item for a few months. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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