Microdermabrasion and Dermabrasion
Two names sound alike here: microdermabrasion and dermabrasion. The explainers below take them one question at a time. For the primary pages, see the American Academy of Dermatology overview and the plastic surgery society's microdermabrasion page.
Explainers, in reading order
- Microdermabrasion Questions and Answers
- HydraFacial Steps and Benefits
- Dermabrasion for Deeper Resurfacing
- Dermabrasion Side Effects and Benefits
- Dermabrasion Recovery Timeline
A word that covers two things
The American Academy of Dermatology says: "The microdermabrasion that a dermatologist performs differs from the one that you can do at home with a kit." When a page says microdermabrasion, check which one it means.
Read, then ask
Choose the question you have first and read that explainer. Read the source page it points to. Write down what is still unclear, and ask your own provider. The dermatologic surgery society's page is a good second read.