Exuviance Microdermabrasion Face Polish: What to Know

A clinician uses a handpiece to gently abrade the outermost skin layer and remove surface debris. The process may make skin feel temporarily warm, tight, or mildly gritty. It can improve the feel of rough texture and give the face a fresher appearance, but it does not replace treatment for deep acne scars, pronounced pigmentation, active infection, or structural lines. Results depend on skin sensitivity, the device setting, and the rest of the skincare routine.

Tell the provider about eczema, cold sores, active acne, recent sun exposure, prescription retinoids, exfoliating acids, and any procedure performed recently. Arrive with clean skin unless the clinic gives different instructions. Afterward, use a gentle cleanser, a bland moisturiser, and broad-spectrum sunscreen; avoid scrubs, waxing, picking, and strong active products until the skin feels settled. A [Microdermabrasion Device](/technology/microdermabrasion-device/) explains the equipment used, while a [Chemical Peel](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/chemical-peel/) is a different exfoliation option.

Mild redness or sensitivity can follow exfoliation. Contact the treating clinic if swelling worsens, blisters appear, pain becomes marked, the skin develops spreading crusting, or an area looks infected. Seek urgent medical attention for facial swelling with breathing difficulty, faintness, or widespread hives. Delay further exfoliation while an unexpected reaction is assessed.

Which areas will be treated, and what setting suits my skin? Should I pause retinoids or acids beforehand? When may I restart my usual products, exercise, waxing, or makeup? What finding would make you postpone the session?