Microdermabrasion Reviews

I went through a 10 treatment course a few years back--and while I saw results (~35%), they are mostly not permanent. I was not aware of that until *after* I'd finished.
So far the best treatment for me has been the subcutaneous subcision. I had the sides of my face and above the chin areas done and the results amazed me.. at least a 50% improvement. But I think a lot has to do with your acne scars, and the skill of the doc performing it.. so choose wisely. I go to Dr. Amy Kassouf, if you're interested.

I have had microdermabrasion done at a salon as well as at a plastic surgeons, neither time did I notice any improvement.

i had 6 sittings of microdermabration but the effect is for 2-3 months only after that scars reappear on the face.

after treatment face remain red for days .

I have one more miscrodermabrasion scheduled for next week. I have had 7 so far and i am thrilled with the results. The first three or so i wasn't too impressed and did break out a lot. But as the strength of the sessions increased (cause they start you off low and build you up) things started to take shape; my skin looks much smoother, cleaner, clearer. I just hope that the results last.

DO NOT MIX UP MICRO-DERM WITH DERMABRASION:



micro is a exfoliative procedure much like a facial...not really meant for scarring though it can level superficial/light scars and ice picks to an extent if you go for repeated treaments



dermabrasion is very invasive and is being replaced with laser resurfacing (the erbium) as a better option.



my ratings are for the micro-derm...very good at smoothing skin, not so good for levelling

I know Microdermabrasion is much different and supposedly not as effective as Dermabrasion, but it may be something to consider. I've had 10 treatments and am very pleased with the results. After the first treatment my face felt very soft, but no difference in the scars. After the 6th treatment, I noticed a big difference. The discoloration of my scars were almost gone. Now after the 10th treatment, my face is all one color, the redness of my scars are gone, and I feel comfortable going out with out my make-up on which I haven't been able to do in many years. Microdermabrasion done by a dermatologist is something I strongly recommend. It will not remove scars but it will greatly improve the look of your skin. If you have a serious skin problem, it may take 10-15 treatments, but at $100 a treatment it is much less expensive than other procedures. Another plus is that there is no recovery period, the skin gets a little red afterwards and may peel, but it only lasts a few hours, at least it did for me. I would say about 15 treatments of Microdermabrasion is equal to a full face laser surgery which can be thousands of dollars. I am happy with my skin and it's appearance, and it's really controled my oily skin and acne. It also smooths out fine lines that is a problem for you.

This is a great treatment although it could be a bit pricey if your budget is limited. I started to get results after about 4 weeks and have continued for a year. My skin is now great and I only need to visit the clinic about once a week. The treatment is very relaxing and quite quick, I can be in and out of the clinic in about half an hour. One advantage of microdermabrasion is that it is great for getting rid of the scars and my skin is almost perfectly smooth. I would recomend it if you can afford it.

Microdermabrasion works very well but requires multiple treatments to achieved a desired effect. Cost ranges from $100 to $200 per treatment with a pack of 6 being the most cost effective. A short recovery period makes this treatment ideal for people on the go.