Procedure

Microdermabrasion

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Microdermabrasion, Dermabrasion

  • See Also
  1. Skin Cosmetic Procedure
  2. Chemical Peels
  • Mechanism
  1. Mechanical exfoliation of superficial skin layers using abrasives (e.g. diamond-tipped pads)
  • Indications (same indications as for Chemical Peels)
  1. Benign epidermal pigmentation
  2. Rough skin
  3. Acne
  4. Superficial acne scars
  • Dosing
  1. Course of 6 treatments every 2-4 weeks with maintenance treatments every 1-3 months
  • Efficacy
  1. Results are temporary
  • Advantages
  1. Safe for all skin types
  • Disadvantages
  1. Telangiectasias may be exacerbated
  2. Low efficacy for a single treatment
  • References
  1. Sadick (2005) Cosmet Dermatol 18(5): 351-4 [PubMed]
  2. Small (2009) Am Fam Physician 80(11): 1231-8 [PubMed]