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Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:27 am  |
Hi... has anybody ever gotten microdermabrasion professionally done?
How do you like it?
I talked to this esthetician at the derm office, and she seems to imply that there is no other way I can get rid of my acne scars except for having microdermabrasion professionally done.
My skin easily scars from acnes, so I do not know if I should get this microdermabrasion coz I do not know if it is gonna scar all over or not.
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:25 am |
Hi Roadtonowhere,
My step-daughter does this. She works at a dermatologist's office ... and through them got her training. She works there 2 to 3 times a week. Fortunately, she gave me a treatment for Christmas a year or so ago.
I loved it ... my skin felt wonderfully smooth and soft afterwards ... and it looked glowing.
Done properly, you shouldn't scar ... but if you have any pimples on your face, it could make them worse ... just like using home dermabrasion products.
It's supposed to remove the top layer(s) of skin, letting new skin reveal itself.
It is expensive, however, and just one session isn't going to remove any scarring. Even though I get a 1/2 price deal from my step-daughter, I can't justify the expense. 
If you can afford it ... try it. I'm sure that they could do a "patch test" to ensure that you won't get scarring from the procedure.
Mary |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:14 am |
I had it done once, but I don't think mine was the real kind. They used baking soda crystals, instead of the corundum. Afterwards, my skin was very smooth and post-acne blue marks faded very quickly that time, they peeled off within 2-3 days, without skin peeling anywhere else. Still, the result wasn't as dramatic as I expected, so I never went back.
Be sure to find out what they're using (what abrading agent), I think that has to make a big difference. |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:16 am |
i had 5 microdermabrasion sessions at my derm's office ... I liked them but while they made my skin smooth and soft and took care of a lot of my new brown spots left by recent breakouts, they didn't do much for the old marks and nada for the depressed acne scars. For the money i spent i had expected more results.
I now do home microdermabrasion and honestly i am more happy with the improvements i have seen. Even my depressed acne scars are more than half raised since starting in july, and it costs much less than the derm's. I use the Epidermx microdermabrasion protreatment scrub, and also the silkia camillia oil, both from goldportbeauty.com. My skin has never ever looked this good since i was a teen. |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:18 am |
| I also think a series of microderms are recommended for the "best results," which, of course, yanks the expense even higher! |
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36, skin in a "new" phase? Oil/break-out free but now having bouts of sensitivity and surface dehydration. |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:14 am |
hm... so, i guess accroding to you girls, I should not get it done when I am having breakouts. I will keep them in mind.
She gave me a patch test on the back on my hand like three days ago, and until now, I can feel how smooth it is.
If I do not get any scarring from the back of my hand, is it save to say that I will not get scarring on my face?
does anybody now?
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:22 am |
I've had about 10 done in the past year & a half and they did improve some scars, but nothing will completely eradicate acne scarring except maybe laser-resurfacing, and it can be $3000.00 - $5000.00. I actually considered this once, until I heard the downtime could could take up to a year. (for a complete healing!) I really love professional micros because they do minimize the scars and over time give your face a really nice even texture, and an over-all glow! I find the more I get done the better my skin looks. Worth the $100 a pop!!  |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:16 pm |
Elizabeth Hurley still has acne scars left over from her younger years and when she was an Estee Lauder model they had to heavily retouch the photos.
I guess it's really hard to get rid of the scars, even when money is not a concern and various cosmetic options are wide open to you. |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:53 pm |
Yes, unfortunately it is . I'm surprised she hasn't had resurfacing done - I'm sure she could afford it - although being an actress and in the public eye all the time, maybe the downtime is too long for her. My Dr. told me my skin could still be very red a year later!  |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:36 pm |
If I do not get any scarring from the back of my hand (from microderm), is it save to say that I will not get scarring on my face?
does anybody now? |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:53 pm |
Hi Roadtonw
I have actually never heard of anyone getting scarring from micordermabrasion. Do you know of someone that this has happened to? My experiences with it have been great. They started me out on a very low setting and worked their way up from there. I went up quite quickly and am now on a relatively high setting with no adverse effects. The only way I think scarring might occur is if a person is put on an extremely high setting their first out! I go to a local laser clinic and the Dr. there has been doing these treatments for years.
I would suggest trying one on a very low setting just to see how your skin reacts to it. And make sure you go to someone who has been doing them for a while.
Good Luck! |
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51 years old/brunette/normal- oily medium skin. |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 4:25 pm |
| I got it done on regular basis last year. It made a huge difference! After I had it done, I applied Sonya Dakar Omega 3 oil & my skin looked umbelivable! |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 4:41 pm |
| Omega 3 oil? Could you please tell me something about it? I take O 3's (salmon oil) but have not heard of putting it on the face. This interests me, as I know it's an awsome food supplement. I suppose if it's good for the inside, why not the outside. Thnx! |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:12 pm |
Sure! Check out Sonya Dakar web site...www.sonyadakar.com and search it in this EDS. I like to put on my Vivier 20% on, then my Omega 3 oil, then my sunblock. I only apply Omega 3 once a day, but you can use it twice a day. I find .50 oz will last me three months except in the winter....I would need 1 oz of it to last three months. Also in the winter or when my skin gets very dry, I use, Cellex-C Sea Silk oil-free moisterizer. This too has Omega 3 oil in there.
Omega can balance out oily skin and does not clog the pores. Eating salmon had good fat. When you sweat, the fat can easily come out of your pores as for other types of fat, it is harder for the body to flush it out. I have a feeling you know more about that then I do.
My dermo suggested I increase my Omega. |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:21 pm |
Thanks for the info. I'm going to check out the site tonite. I have been taking the supplements for about 3 years and saw a noticeable difference in skin and hair over time! Much healthier.
Will let you know how it goes |
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51 years old/brunette/normal- oily medium skin. |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:24 pm |
thanks for the inputs girls.....
I read online that ppl usually get it done every two weeks? I am not sure I want my skin peeled so frequently. I am thinking of having it done about every 3 weeks or 4 weeks (having microderm done instead of facial/peel).
what do you girls think? |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:31 pm |
| I actually get very little peeling from micros, and I like to go once a month. This is enough for me. |
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51 years old/brunette/normal- oily medium skin. |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:32 pm |
thanks for the speedy reply sportygirl....
I think I am gonna do the same (once a month). |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:40 pm |
| Your welcome and Good Luck! |
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51 years old/brunette/normal- oily medium skin. |
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:59 pm |
| I was thinking of getting micros done before I am pms ing. That way, my hormonal breakouts will come out a lot faster and then after a three days, I could use the Sonya Dakar acne fighter to prevent nasty breakouts. I only breakout during that time period. |
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Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:51 am |
| I had microdermabrasion done in a local salon a few years ago and found that overall it made no difference to my skin. I actually found it quite painful and uncomfortable, and although my skin did look brighter straight after the treatment, unfortunatley those results didn't last. This is just my opinion and my experience though and other people seem to have had much better results. HTH! |
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Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:21 pm |
I believe you. I found that there is two different qualities of a professional micro. The one I like is the sand blasting kind. The other one (I really don't like it and not worth it) is the kind where there is sharp groves that has some diamonds in it and it scraps your skin.
The sand blasting can still hurt but the affect is better. |
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Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:22 pm |
Would any one of you ladies who have had microdermabrasion comment on whether you saw any improvement in fine lines? I've read in several places that microdermabrasion is supposed to "improve fine lines" but I'm deeply suspicious.
I'm someone with some fine lines and mild acne scars. I've been getting glycolic peels, but I wonder if microdermabrasion might be a better way to go. Any input? |
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Sun Mar 19, 2006 2:19 pm |
I also had fine lines and some acne scarring, and both were much improved after about the 7th treatment. Micro works best with 7 to 10 initial treaments every 10 days and then follow-up treatments once a month. This process is an investment ($$) but I feel is worth it if it's afforable.
I have not heard of the sand-blasting type before (sounds painful). There are two types of micros done here, One that uses inert micro crystals such as sodium chloride, and the other uses corundum powder. I find the corundum powder offers the best abrasive ability with the least amount of down-time. This is the one my Dr. uses and my skin looked incredible after my initial 7 visits. |
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51 years old/brunette/normal- oily medium skin. |
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Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:11 pm |
| Do they ever combine the microdermabasion with any kind of peel? |
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