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Microdermabrasion Cost & Profile

  • Avg. Cost: $201
  • Candidate: Fine lines, crow's feet, age spots, acne scars
  • Length: 30 minutes - 1 hour
  • Treatments: Multiple sessions 2-3 week intervals
  • Results: Temporary
  • Back to work: No downtime

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Microdermabrasion Articles

Vibraderm vs. Microdermabrasion - Key Benefits and Drawbacks
If microdermabrasion hasn't given you the results you want but you still enjoy this type of facial treatment, Vibraderm could be a better anti-aging solution. Review the pros and cons of this facial rejuvenation treatment.
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Six Ways to Improve Your Skin Today
When you’re suffering from frequent breakouts, an uneven skin tone or unexplained redness, your current lifestyle could be to blame. These six strategies can help you restore your skin back to good health.
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Got Thirty Minutes? Lose a Few Years with a Lunchtime Peel
Treatments such as the 'lunchtime peel' are a quick and easy way to enjoy a mini-facelift - without painful surgery or incisions. Find out how to erase a few years right over your lunch break.
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Five Anti-Aging Treatments To Give Your Looks an Instant Lift
While there are dozens of cosmetic procedures that can help you restore your youthful looks, it can take weeks – even months – to see a noticeable difference. Here are five skin procedures that can give your looks an instant lift.
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Pros and Cons of Microdermabrasion
Thinking about microdermabrasion? It's the skin rejuvenation treatment that can buff away fine lines and wrinkles, boost collagen and make you look younger instantly. Consider these benefits and drawbacks as you review your options.
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Home Microdermabrasion Kits – Too Good to Be True?
When the cost of microdermabrasion treatments is pushing your budget, is a home microdermabrasion kit the next best choice? Consider these benefits and drawbacks of a DIY antiaging skincare routine.
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5 Wrinkle Treatments That Provide Instant Results
The common signs of aging can change the contours and overall look of your face, and even add decades to your appearance. Try any of these five wrinkle treatments for an instant makeover.
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Healing Your Skin After Sun Damage – Top 5 Strategies
Sun damage can make you look decades older than your real age, but there are ways to restore your skin back to good health. Consider these top five ways to heal skin after too much UV exposure.
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9 Food Rules for Better Skin
Banishing those signs of aging may be easier than you think - a few changes in your diet could be all you need to get started on your skin rejuvenation plan. Just follow these nine food rules for a quick and healthy makeover.
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Top 5 Anti-Aging Treatments for 2008
Are you ready to turn back the clock this year? Whether you want to get rid of wrinkles, tighten up sagging skin or enjoy a mini-makeover, consider these top antiaging treatments.
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Fight Wrinkles Without Surgery – 6 Surprising Strategies
Are wrinkles giving away your real age? Begin your wrinkle-fighting routine with these six effective strategies.
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Wrinkle-Free Skin in Your 40s – Top Antiaging Treatments
From crow’s feet to frown lines, the telltale signs of aging can creep up as soon as you hit middle age; fortunately, there are several ways you can stop that clock from ticking.
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Recession-Proof Beauty Fixes
With the economic recession underway, more Americans are cutting back on luxury spending and focusing on the basics. But is it really time to banish BOTOX from your skin management routine?
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Five Beauty Myths Exposed
Have you fallen for the latest products from the beauty counter? Experts say most won't get rid of wrinkles or improve your skintone for long; find out what really works - and what doesn't.
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The Ultimate Anti-Aing Peel – Parisian Peel Unveiled
Need to freshen up your appearance for the season? The Parisian Peel offers antiaging benefits for all skin types; find out if this new treatment can help you achieve flawless and more youthful looking skin.
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You’re Never Too Old for Cosmetic Surgery
Aging gracefully has become a top priority for baby boomers, especially those who are approaching their 50s – and beyond. Recent studies show that age really is just a number when it comes to cosmetic surgery procedures.
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Tax Rebate Check in the Mail? Five Cosmetic Procedures to Splurge On
If you’re in dire need of a makeover or cosmetic enhancement, your dream may not have to wait much longer thanks to the 2008 economic stimulus package. Here are five cosmetic procedures that cost an average of $600 or less.
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Aging Gracefully Without Surgery - Top Five Treatments
If you’re joining the millions of Americans on the quest for a more youthful look, skipping the pain and downtime often associated with surgery is possible. Consider these top five anti-aging treatments that are already on many a baby boomer’s appointment calendar.
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How to Choose the Best Medispa
Whether you're looking for dermal fillers to microdermabrasion treatments, you can jet off to a medispa anywhere in the country for a unique experience. Here's how to choose the best medical spa for your needs.
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Top Six Treatments at the Medical Spa
Whether you’re looking for skin rejuvenation procedures or dermal fillers, you’ll find several options on the menu of services at the medical spa. Here are just six treatments you can look forward to:
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BOTOX Reaches Top Ranks of Minimally-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures for 2007
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures accounted for 10 million treatments in 2007; here's a closer look at the top five.
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Cosmetic Procedures for Men: Top Six Anti-Aging Treatments
If you’ve decided to take the plunge and turn back the clock, here are just six anti-aging treatments that may help you look forward to your youthful days again.
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Looking Glass Gloom: What happens when your mirror tells lies?
Body Dysmorphia Disorder (BDD) affects about 1% of North Americans, but for these patients, psychiatric help is a more effective treatment than what a plastic surgeon can offer.
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10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2005 from ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) predicts trends in plastic surgery for 2005.
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Choosing Cosmetic Surgery: Be Prepared, Be Informed
Considering cosmetic surgery, but uncertain about what to expect? Learn how to find a doctor, prepare for surgery, get ready for recovery, and more.
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Microdermabrasion Basics
Microdermabrasion uses a sandblasting technique to rejuvinate and replenish skin. Find information about costs, technology, and who makes a good candidate.
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