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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
Common Questions & Answers about Microdermabrasion
"A couple of months ago I had a real bad reaction to some makeup. I broke out with really bad acne. The acne has cleared, but some scars were left. What would you recommend to have these scars removed?"
Latest Microdermabrasion Doctors
 | Microdermabrasion Gainesville, Georgia Paul Garlich, MD |
 | Microdermabrasion Oneonta, New York Eric Dohner, MD |
 | Microdermabrasion Richmond, Virginia Gregory Lynam, M.D. |
 | Microdermabrasion Sugar Land, Texas Phu Do, MD |
 | Microdermabrasion Murrieta, California David Newman, M.D, F.A.C.S |
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Microdermabrasion Basics
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What Is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a mini procedure used to rejuvenate skin, lessen the signs of scaring, and remove fine lines and the effects of acne. The top layer of dead skin is removed during treatment, while promoting the production of new cells in the deepest layer of skin.
How It's Done
The skin is sandblasted with aluminum oxide crystals through a wand-like device that suctions itself to the skin. The technician controls the suction and level of the blast, and goggles are worn by the patient to protect the eyes. Because treatments are relatively painless, anesthesia is generally not administered.
Treatments last about 20 - 30 minutes if only the face is being treated, and can last up to an hour if the neck and upper chest are included. Courses of microdermabrasion consist of 4 - 8 treatments at 1 - 2 week intervals. All treatments can be preformed at your doctor's office, salon, or spa.
Technology
There are over a hundred different microdermabrasion machines that are available in the United States. These machines vary based on weight, the types of filters they use, what type of substance they use for sandblasting (some use baking soda or sodium chloride instead of crystals), the power of the machine, and its intended use (some are made for salons while some require a physicians license to operate). The type of machine you should use will depend upon individual skin conditions and desired results.
Recovery / Post Op Expectations
Microdermabrasion has been branded with the cosmetic nickname, the "lunch-time" peel, because it can be performed in a short period of time and patients can return immediately to their daily routine including applying makeup. Patients typically experience a slight irritation, or wind-burnt sensation during treatment that can last for a few hours afterward. In addition, skin usually takes on a pink hue that lasts an average of one day but can last three or more in severe cases.
Complications
Almost all patients experience no complications associated with these types of treatments. With the more powerful, medical grade machines, there is a slight possibility of hyperpigmentation or bleeding, and if the machine is improperly sterilized, there is a risk of infection.
Am I A Candidate?
Good candidates for microdermabrasion have minor surface scars or slight pigmentation or acne problems, and wish to have younger-looking, healthier skin. Patients with sever acne, warts, recent herpes outbreaks, and other diseases are not candidates for treatment.
Costs
Treatments can run anywhere from $75 to $200. The national average for 2003 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) was $176.
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