Dermabrasion Reviews

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bikewriter66, chicago
Nov 10th, 2009
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Pros:Smoothed out acne. Skin quality good, elasticity. Feels smooth. People think I'm ten years younger (for the last 25 years). But....
Cons:Full face dermabrasion is not worth it. I had my procedure done 24 years ago to smooth out acne scars. My skin has never returned to its former color. It's whiter than my the lower part of my neck. It looks like I had a head transplant. Selfconscious
Bottom Line:don't do it.
Price Paid:2,500.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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WorstdecisionEVERmade, Dallas, TX
Nov 3rd, 2009
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Pros:NONE, ABSOLUTELY None!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons:Other than throwing away $6,000, having hyperpigmentation, hypo pigmentation patches in 4 places, 12x more scarred areas than b 4 and NEVER wanting to see anyone I ever knew B 4 the surgery again, hmnn? Oh and living never want to go in public again
Bottom Line:This surgery should be banned, yes, outlawed.
I researched for years, upon years. Went to a very reputable Dr. A in Dallas, TX. But, here is the deal, the surgery is just a misery waiting to happen. I have only ever actually heard of one person that is happy with it. I am a research type person, researched the dickens out of this surgery, thought this Dr. would be the one to do it. I now KNOW, there should be NO ONE doing it. It will ruin your face like no ones business. I hop this helps someone out there decide NOT to do it. I just wish I had the face I had before. NOw my skin is more thick, much more scarred, lines, hyper spots, hypo patches. My face is a mess!! I am as fair as someone could get too. I hope NO ONE with any kind of color to their skin at all ever does this surgery!!! It is too risky, THERE IS TOO MUCH AT STAKE, folks IT IS YOUR FACE YOU ARE GAMBLING WITH.
Price Paid:6,000.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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blair, philippines
Oct 12th, 2009
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Pros:it's good!
Cons:downtime would be 4 days...because of the dressing
Bottom Line:dermabrasion is the gold standard of all skin resurfacing procedures...if done by a very skilled and experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:blair has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:1,500.00
Acne severity:severe
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julie, ca
Oct 10th, 2009
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Pros:cleared scars....lighten some
Cons:hurt like a sunburn
Price Paid:70.00
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June, Tennessee
Sep 14th, 2009
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Pros:NONE....WARNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons:loss of skin pigment
Additional scarring
Bottom Line:I had two of these 6 weeks apart back in the 70's and I am still trying to recover from the damage the doctor did to me. DO NOT DO THIS PROCEDURE UNLESS YOU ARE A REAL GAMBLER!!!! If you do, make sure you check out the Dr. thoroughly before you let him touch you!
Recommended:No
Price Paid:500.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Extremely Regretful, Dallas, TX
Aug 21st, 2009
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Pros:None
Cons:I have 1000x worse scarring than I began with. I am not exaggerating one bit either! I have loss of pigment on both sides of my face, especially in the jawline. Folks, I am as white as you can get, very fair skinned. IVORY.
Bottom Line:Please don't do this, there is a reason many dr.s no longer do this surgery. I use to believe it was because they were un fit or something, not good at it.

THAT ISN"T TRUE, the surgery itself just stinks.

The pigmentation loss has left me with so many fewer options to fix my scars. Which mulitiplied, yes, multiplied, there are many more lines now too from the dermabrasion diamond thing. And folks you figure it out, I went to one of the most lifted up derma's on here. Although, I know that derma can get rid of acne in a FLASH, I mean severe cystic acne. But, the dermabrasion is life altering and not for the good.

The surgery is just not worth it, and I have heard and experienced so much negative from this surgery, I have only ever heard of one or maybe two people who say it was good for them.
Recommended:No
Price Paid:5,000.00
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No Acne, Dallas, TX
Jul 9th, 2009
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Pros:cleared and softer skin, minimal scarring left, overall self confidence boost
Cons:redness for several months after, englarged pores for short period of time (ask your doctor about this!)
Bottom Line:it works fairly well. my skin is a lot better than it has been in a long time. make sure you consult your doctor about this, and get a referral. and do your research! make sure you do this somewhere reputable and where they keep their equiptment very clean.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:No Acne has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:1,500.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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roopa, Bangalore,India
Jul 1st, 2009
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Pros:Definitely not
Cons:the treated area looks patchy work and becomes little darker than the original skin colour, leaving uneven tone throughout life time
Life long depression about uneven skin colour..Not used for Asian skin colour....Doctors are cheaters...Dont belie
Bottom Line:Be happy with how u look...Never Ever go for Dermabrasion...U realise when it is loose it
Recommended:No
Price Paid:800.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous
Mar 9th, 2009
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Pros:None.
Cons:Don't do it... it's painful, the scars remain, and the skin stays red for the rest of your life! Doctors know this... but they want your money... and people with acne are easy targets.
Recommended:No
Price Paid:3,000.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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will, WA
Jan 9th, 2009
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Pros:looks good for about 3 days after surgery
Cons:did nothing to the scars but made it worse and long lasting redness
Bottom Line:Don't wast your money and try and get rid of the scars with dermabrasion cause from experence it will get worse. Try something else.
Recommended:No
Usage:will has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:3,000.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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