Microderm Abrasion

I did not think that microdermabrasion did much at all. You should look into light chemical peels-they cost the same and are so much more effective. I get Vitalize peels and they are wonderful. The only side effect is after a few days your skin peels similiar to a sunburn peel. I get my peels on a Wed so by the time it starts to peel it is the weekend. They don't hurt at all and they really make your skin look great.

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I have been doing facials for years but got literally HOOKED on mirco treatments. They cost about the same but the results are AMAZING.

I'm assuming you know how it all works and your face will be sensitive for a few hours afterwards. It's SOOOO worth it. One of my friends thought I was her age (mid 30s) and I had to CONVINCE her I was 43.

As soon as I can find time for my next one, I'm making an appointment ASAP!

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I love the microdermabrasion from Mary Kay. It's a less expensive way to treat yourself to the benefits of the treatment. You scrub the exfoliater on for a couple of minutes, rinse it off (really well) and then put on a gentle, soothing serum to keep your face from being mad at you. ;)

I'd love to let you try it out! Check out my website and give me a call: www.marykay.com/jblack2012. MK way = try before you buy!

Hello,
I think Toni may be talking about something else. There shouldn't be any pain or recovery time involved...if there is, then I would think the person running the machine is completely unqualified. I have had two recent microderms with a peel (they can do them together). I was a little red right after, but it didn't hurt. You may peel, or flake, as I did a couple days later, but after that I loved it. My mom actually accused me of getting Botox! I had not been taking very good care of my skin for awhile due to mommy duties, so I really noticed a big difference after getting them. I purchased a package of three because I had some dark spots from pregnancy. They have lightened quite a bit. I am thinking that three will be enough to achieve what I want, and then maybe I'll go back a couple times a year. (Right now, I'm doing them one month apart.) Hope that helps!! Don't be scared...the microderm feels like a deep exfoliation but if it is too strong, they can turn it down. But honestly, I don't think it's uncomfortable at all. The peel, if you decide to do that, can burn for a few minutes, but that wasn't bad either. And I have sensitive skin :)

The light no down time self adjusting chemical peels are the best. They do make a difference. Go somewhere that is associated with a dermatologist's office.

Honestly after 6 treatments I really didn't see a difference. I would use something abrasive maybe once a week at home when you wash your face. Same goes for laser hair removal - a waste of time and money! Four years later I am NOT hair free.

I think tony may be talking about an acid peel... my friends sister did it years ago b/c she had really bad acne marked skin... and yes it's horrible and didn't really do much.

I have been taking my teen boys to a dermatologist to get microderm abrasion. It has been wonderful for their acne and blackheads. I really recommend it for teen skin for that purpose.

I have not done it myself, but I am sure that it's probably great for our skin too.

D.

I had it done to reduce the appearance of my stretch marks it did help. It's not to bad, not the most comfortable, just like sand being rubbed in. I got mine once a month for 6 months and then called it good.

Be careful! I did it once, and the lady must have set the machine too high, I ended up feeling like had been in a ice blizzard and then got a sunburn. Totally scraped and burned my skin, and I'm not overly sensitive.

Like having your faced sanded down, long recovery and you can't be around any pets. It's painful and if your skin is O.K., just go get a nice facial now and then.

I took my sister for her (it's an out patient procedure), when I went to pick her up, I didn't recognize her....she looked like a mummy walking out of the office. She went to a care facility for over a week and was in so much pain --- it was awful and she didn't look much different then before.

Blessings.....

you need to tell us what you are thinking about doing...I have done ALL of the home stuff... none have left me paralysized or deformed but they have also never fixed the minor blemishes I cover up with mary kay...however I have inquired to a spa to do the chemical peels for $50 per pop and it will take to 6 or 7 sessions and the garuntee a smooth complextion.
so let us know what you are thinking of doing..home or professional one...btw one time professional will not fix your many years of damage

I did about 5 or 6 professional treatments at a salon. I loved the results. It was a little uncomfortable while it was being done, as it felt like my face was being scraped. It almost felt like someone was running a rough emory board over my face with pressure. But it wasn't painful and it was worth any discomfort. All my acne scarring was removed, and my skin felt and looked smooth and my pores looked smaller. It really made a difference for me and was a great help since I'd never had good skin to begin with. However, if you have sensitive skin, I'd be careful or ask them to use a light touch. Also, if you want to try an in-home version with no machine, Avon has a nice two-step microdermabrasion product that worked almost as well for a much cheaper price! (I don't sell Avon, I just use some of their products.)