Question:
What can I expect my face to look like after microdermabrasion?

Answer:
After microdermabrasion the skin is usually slightly pink but overall very fresh and has a nice youthful reflection to it since essentially it has been polished by the microdermabrasion procedure.  The pinkness typically only lasts hours and is usually gone by that evening.

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Question:
Can microdermabrasion improve pigmentation problems at all?

Answer:
Microdermabrasion can definitely improve the pigmentation but not so much by itself.  I consider microdermabrasion part of an overall skin care plan and is just one tool that we use to improve or preserve a patient’s skin.  Other tools include good skin care that has hydroquinone as well as Retin-A.

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Question:
Does microdermabrasion help with acne at all?

Answer:
Microdermabrasion can definitely help with acne since it exfoliates the dead layer of skin off the surface and this dead layer oftentimes contributes to the blockage of the pore contributing to acne.  By performing microdermabrasion we get rid of this dead layer of skin and this not only helps unblock the pore but also allows good skin care and acne medications to penetrate easier thus making them more effective.

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Question:
Does microdermabrasion improve age spots?

Answer:
Microdermabrasion can slightly improve age spots, but I feel that microdermabrasion is really just one part of a skin care regimen which should include some hydroquinone and Retin-A.  The combination of these three can significantly improve age spots.  If you want further improvement then I would recommend consideration of intense pulsed light or broadband light and/or even a laser resurfacing.

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Question:
I’m on Retin-A and I’d like to know if it’s safe for me to undergo microdermabrasion.

Answer:
It is perfectly safe to undergo microdermabrasion while on Retin-A as long as the Retin-A is not causing a significant amount of irritation.  If you are irritated, I would back off on the Retin-A or go to a lower percentage of Retin-A until the skin normalizes and you can resume your regular microdermabrasion treatments.

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