Question: I have two young children, ages 1 and 3, and for about the past three years I haven’t constant dark circles under my eyes. Is this something that will improve if I ever manage to get more sleep or can eyelid surgery fix this? Answer: Dark circles underneath the eyes can be caused by… [Read More]
Microdermabrasion
Should I be looking into injectable fillers or surgical options?
Question: I am a 52-year-old woman with heavy skin damage due to the sun and smoking. Would a series of injectable fillers do anything for me or should I be looking into surgical options? Answer: Skin damage as a result of smoking and sun exposure is best treated with procedures that directly effect the quality… [Read More]
How many treatments are there in a microdermabrasion?
Question: I’ve heard various comments about how long a microdermabrasion treatment lasts, but I can’t seem to get a straight answer. How many treatments are there in a microdermabrasion procedure? Answer: Microdermabrasion is not a one time procedure. Microdermabrasion is a very relaxing and effective treatment to freshen your skin by getting rid of the… [Read More]
I have started using birth control pills to regulate
Question:I have started using birth control pills to regulate my acne problem. I’m hoping that a dermabrasion procedure will get rid of old scars. Will birth control pills have an effect on dermabrasion, or vice versa? Answer:Your question is really two questions. First, microdermabrasion will help in reducing your outbreaks of acne by cleansing your… [Read More]
I would like dermabrasion of my upper chest
Question:I would like dermabrasion of my upper chest. I have a lot of freckles from the sun, but worse, I have wrinkles that show at my cleavage. Will dermabrasion successfully remove the spots and wrinkles on my chest or would a different procedure be better? Answer:I would not suggest dermabrasion to your upper chest. Dermabrasion… [Read More]
Learning about microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing
Question: I am 53 years old and I would like to know which procedure is the best for crow’s feet and several age spots. I have been learning about microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing. Which one provides the best results? Which one is cheaper? Which one has a shorter recovery period? Answer: Your question is… [Read More]
What can dermabrasion be used to treat?
Question:What can dermabrasion be used to treat? Answer:Dermabrasion is usually reserved to treat raised scars, acne scars, or deep facial lines and wrinkles. I prefer the use of laser skin resurfacing over dermabrasion, however, dermabrasion is still very effective. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld
I often notice spas and clinics offering microdermabrasion.
Question: I often notice spas and clinics offering microdermabrasion. I would rather have a professional do it. I have a raised scar on my neck that I would like smoothed. Is microdermabrasion the recommended procedure for this? Answer: I am a big fan of microdermabrasion for specific indications. We use a medical grade microdermabrasion system… [Read More]
Is microdermabrasion similar to sandblasting?
Question: Is microdermabrasion similar to sandblasting? What is used for the “sand”? Does this treatment provide any longer lasting effects? Answer: Microdermabrasion can be like sandblasting when crystals are the mode in which the particular Microdermabrasion machine functions. We tend to use diamond tips for our Microdermabrasion which is like using very fine sand paper… [Read More]
Does microdermabrasion stimulate the skin to become more
Question:Does microdermabrasion stimulate the skin to become more elastic and younger looking? Or is it just removing the outer layer of skin for a temporary change in appearance? Answer:Microdermabrasion is a superficial treatment designed to remove the outermost layers of skin (the dead skin). Removing these layers helps brighten your skin and really gets rid… [Read More]