Question 1

could microdermabrasion clear up whiteheads/blackheads?

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Yes: Yes, can improve both since it merely abrades the surface of the skin, releasing the entraped materials.

Question 2

advice? would microdermabrasion help with blackheads spots and large pores?

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Probably: Microdermabrasion, peels, and laser resurfacing can all help with large pores.  The difference is that it may take quite a few microdermabrasion treatments to see a significant improvement.  Deeper peels or laser treatments will likely give you a faster and more significant improvement.  However there may be a few days of a recovery period with the more aggressive treatments

Question 3

is microdermabrasion or laser better for acne and blackhead removal?

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Neither: Acne and blackheads are usually best treated by topical medications or chemical peels.  Blackheads can be extracted in a controlled environment while getting a peel or microdermabrasion.

Question 4

can microdermabrasion remove dilated pores?

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Sort of.: Nothing removes pores - and you wouldn't want to, because your skin wouldn't be able to "breathe". What mda does is smooth the edges of dilated pores, so that they are less visible. But it takes multiple sessions to achieve this, and insurance does not cover it.

Question 5

will microdermabrasion help remove an old small keloid scar?

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Not really: microdermal  treatment is more superficial treatment of the skin.  Keloid is a deeper scar.  It needs much stronger treatment like laser/ BBL.  Halo is combination ablation and BBL could work.

Question 6

is the only option microdermabrasion if i want to get acne scars removed?

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Acne scars: One important factor is prevent new scars-get your acne under control. Find a dermatologist to tackle that with you. Most treatment to improve the appearance of acne scars use special technology to remodel the skin. The device I use to treat acne scars is called ematrix--see for info: http://www.Smacboca.Com/e-matrix-sublative-rejuvenation.Html
other options include fractional lasers or subscision.

Question 7

could microdermabrasion help remove my light acne scars?

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May help: Very minimal scarring is helped by deep microdermabrasion treatment.  For those deep or moderately deep may require a true mechanical dermabrasion where the epidermis is surgically planed and the skin resurfaces from oil glands, follicles and sweat glands.  Usually done by physician due to depth of surgery and to reduce scar risk.  Microdermabrasion is usually not deep enough to resolve scars.

Question 8

will microdermabrasion, dermabrasion or exfoliation help remove acne scars?

Accepted Answer

No, Maybe, No: Microdermabrasion will have little effect on acne scars, as it is a superficial "buffing" of the skin.  You may note a temporary improvement in texture which is not permanent.

Dermabrasion can help in some cases of acne scars.  However, care must be taken in to avoid hypo/hyperpigmentation and further scarring.  It is best used in combination with other treatments.

Exfoliation won't help scars.

Question 9

how does microdermabrasion work?

Accepted Answer

Remove skin: MDA is a technique of removing the outer layers of the epidermis without causing a lot of trauma or bleeding. Several things exist from fine sand to diamond tip attached to a suction hose. THe MDA unclogs pores reduces acne and scars. It causes a stimulation of collagin secondary to trauma

Question 10

will  microdermabrasion really work?

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Depends...: ...On what you want it to do. Microdermabrasion is a superficial peeling procedure that removes or lessens surface discoloration and sun damage. There is little or no recovery time, but a series of them is usually required. It works, if your expectations are realistic, and if you have it done by someone with the proper skills, i.e. Not some nurse's assistant in a spa.

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