Microdermabrasion

I feel very grateful that I found a treatment that helps this much when I was quoted over $5K for laser resurfacing. The scarring is not 100 percent gone but it's about 60 percent better (which is what I was told I could expect with the laser). I am experimenting with other treatments to see how much smoother it can get but am lazy about it because my skin doesn't bug me like it used to. Plus I have a hard time staying away from caffeine and I don't like to do the treatments when caffeine is in my system because I think it prevents proper healing. I highly recommend taking 6000 mg of vitamin c, plus pycnogenol and collagen supplements after micro dermabrasion because it helps the skin heal properly and proper healing is a huge part of getting a good result. I'm listing the cost as $600 because that's about how much it costs to buy your own personal microderm machine and do everything yourself.

I'm a 23yr. old African American woman with acne since adolescence. As soon as puberty hit, the acne hasn't stopped! I've tired every over-the-counter product, even used proactiv, dermatologist recommended prescriptions EVERYTHING! I could not seem to get rid of my acne. I can control the breakouts with products by using them religiously day, mid-day and evening...but the marks have never subsided. I have scars from pimples I've gotten years ago. Thus far, the treatments have lightened the dark marks in conjuction with using their formulated products (Americure). I'm on my 4th treatment and have seen good enough results to continue. I bought a package of 15 sessions at $125 each plus the cost of the products, needless to say if this doesn't work, I will heart broken at the least!

I had this treatment when I was 45 and it saved my life. This wasn't a mid-life crisis - my face was a complete and utter mess after years of neglect. It didn't cure my acne problem but it certainly got rid of the worst of it, as well as most of the scaring and blemishes. I had 12 sessions. The more persistent minor problems needed a different approach. I can certainly recommend it for someone my age (with generally poor complexion) - but anyone under 30/35 with minor acne will probably be wasting their time (and money). If you have this treatment and have sensitive skin (like me) you should wash off (with water) anything that was put on you skin as soon as you get home - and put on normal moisturiser.

I am only on my third session and the results are not where I would like them to be. I asked my derm about it and he said that it could take between 12 to 18 sessions before achieving my desired results. My skin is smoother but I still have scars. I break out a little bit after each session but it's nothing to complain about. I was on a lot of medication to get rid of my active acne before the m.derms and I think this is an extremely important step if one doesn't want flare ups and increased scarring. I really want to get rid of the redness of my scars and the minor indentations. I hope it wirks. My derm. says that I should see greater results after the fourth session. I hope that's true. I'll write back after a few more to update. I have seen some improvement but it's not enough.

i bought myself a mictordermabrasion kit for r250 - and it worked brilliantly! after 2 weeks, i can see a visible difference in the reduction of my previously darkened scars - to a point where i am able to wear my hair up again. i have not had a break-out since i stated. absolutely worth the money!

Here is how it went down for me. The first time I got microdermabrasion done almost two years ago I was very happy with the results. I had 11 sessions and my breakouts just about ended,no more cystic acne at all, just an occasional little pimple once in a while. Almost all of my scars were gone and only a very ,very slight blotchyness remained.The darkening over my upper lip was never significantly improved (I will most likely try lazer for this), but the rest of my face was pretty fantastic.I ended up getting bad breakouts again a little under a year later, and feel I would have benefited from having more micro sessions,even at least monthly or bi monthly to keep breakouts down. My breakouts got really bad again and my newly improved skin got back to where it was when I first went to get treatments.I have been getting treaments again.For some reason I dont feel it is improving as much as before.I seem to still have scars, though no breakouts.I am on session 9,and hope it improves.

For me, was not an effective treatment for the few pock marks on my face.

I think that a chemical peel is a better idea.

I love vibradermabrasion!. I get them done at a place called forever young day spa in cooper city by a young lady named Yoni. I have gone to many spas, but they are by far the best. They have helped my skin tremendously, and have also improved my self confidence.

Well, I just had one session last week. My skin looks fabulous! Best thing I've done all year. My pores are quite enlarged and I had red marks on my face from pregnancy (elevated estrogen) and old acne. This leveled out all the pores and made my skin beautiful again. They also did IPL treatment on my redmarks and poof! they were gone instantly. My skin looks beautiful. I've been using BHA and antioxidant moisturizer and after spending the last few days in a heavy Skinceutical's SPF 30 they gave me to use I'm going to continue that regimen to keep the pores clean and healing. Probably won't do it again, since the derm suggested that a salycylic acid peel might help more, so I'm going to do that in a month. I'm also considering (after the peel) going on a prescribed retinoid to change the shape of my pores a bit.