What should you know about lancer microdermabrasion device?

Short answer
A lancer microdermabrasion device gently removes surface cells while suction helps lift debris, so careful settings and aftercare matter.
This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.
At a glance
- Treatment type
- Mechanical surface exfoliation
- Common sensations
- Mild warmth, tingling, tightness, or pinkness
- Key precaution
- Avoid treatment over inflamed, infected, sunburned, or open skin
How the device works
Microdermabrasion is a mechanical exfoliation treatment. A handpiece may use a diamond tip or fine crystals, together with controlled suction, to loosen the outermost layer of dead skin. It is used on areas such as the face, neck, chest, or hands, depending on the treatment plan. The result is usually a temporarily smoother-feeling surface, not a treatment for deep scars, active infection, or every cause of uneven pigmentation.
Mild pinkness, tightness, dryness, or sensitivity can occur afterward. The intensity depends on the skin, the area treated, the pressure, and how often treatment is repeated.
Before and after a session
Have a trained practitioner check for active acne lesions, cold sores, eczema, dermatitis, sunburn, open skin, or a recent procedure before treatment. Tell them about retinoids, exfoliating acids, medicines that affect healing, and any tendency to develop dark marks after irritation.
Arrive with clean skin and avoid harsh scrubs or waxing around the treatment area. Afterward, use a bland moisturiser, protect exposed skin from sunlight, and pause irritating products until the skin feels settled. Do not increase suction or repeat passes at home to chase a stronger result; excess friction can cause inflammation and pigment change.
When to seek care
Contact a clinician if redness becomes more intense instead of easing, or if you develop increasing warmth, swelling, pus, blistering, marked pain, or spreading tenderness. Urgent assessment is appropriate for facial swelling with trouble breathing, eye symptoms, or a rapidly worsening reaction. A persistent change in skin colour or texture also deserves review before another session.
Questions for your doctor
Which device tip and intensity suit my skin and the area I want treated? Should I pause any prescription or exfoliating products? What signs would mean my skin is reacting too strongly? Would another option be more appropriate for my scars, pigmentation, or sensitivity?
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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Questions people ask
Can a microdermabrasion device treat deep acne scars?
It may smooth the surface temporarily, but deep or tethered scars usually need a different assessment and treatment plan.
Can I use the device more often if my skin tolerates it?
No. Repeated friction can irritate skin even when the first session seemed comfortable; follow a clinician's schedule.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.