What should you know about esthetician microdermabrasion?

A handpiece passes over cleansed skin, using a fine abrasive surface or crystals with suction to lift loose surface cells. The treatment is superficial, so it is different from resurfacing procedures that reach deeper layers. It may make roughness look smoother and help products spread more evenly, but it does not remove deep scars or diagnose a skin disorder. The device setting and pressure should be adjusted for the body area and skin sensitivity.

Tell the provider about active acne, eczema, rosacea, cold sores, recent sun exposure, wounds, medicines, and recent waxing or peeling. Arrive with clean skin and follow advice about pausing irritating products. Afterward, use gentle cleanser, moisturiser, and sun protection. Avoid picking, hot water, harsh scrubs, fragranced products, and other exfoliating treatments until tenderness and redness have settled. Do not share home devices or use them over broken skin.

Ask for medical advice if redness, burning, swelling, blistering, crusting, pain, or pigment change is pronounced or worsening rather than settling. Pus, spreading warmth, fever, or an eye exposure needs prompt review. Delay further sessions while the cause of a persistent reaction is assessed.

Ask whether microdermabrasion fits your skin condition, what device and setting will be used, how often treatment can be repeated, and which products to avoid around the session. Compare it with a Chemical Peel if your main concern is pigmentation, acne, or texture.