What should you know about Obagi Professional-C and microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a controlled exfoliating procedure that removes superficial dead skin cells with a specialised handpiece. It may temporarily make the surface feel smoother and help skincare spread more evenly. Vitamin C serum is a topical antioxidant used in a routine for the appearance of brighter, more even skin.

The procedure can leave skin temporarily pink, dry, tight, or more sensitive. Applying a strong active immediately around treatment may increase discomfort or irritation. The Microdermabrasion Device page explains the technology, while Chemical Peel describes a different exfoliating option.

Tell the practitioner about retinoids, exfoliating acids, acne medicines, recent sun exposure, eczema, rosacea, cold sores, and any open areas. Follow the clinic's instructions about pausing active products and restarting them. Use a bland moisturiser and broad-spectrum sunscreen after treatment, and avoid picking or vigorous scrubbing while the skin settles.

Do not assume that more exfoliation produces better results. The number and spacing of sessions should reflect your skin response, the condition being treated, and whether pigment darkens after inflammation.

Contact the clinic for worsening redness, increasing warmth, marked swelling, pus, blistering, or pain that is not easing. Seek urgent help for facial swelling with breathing difficulty or a severe eye reaction. A persistent change in colour or texture also deserves review rather than another exfoliating session.

Ask whether microdermabrasion suits your skin tone and current routine, when to stop and restart vitamin C, what aftercare is required, and whether another approach would be gentler for your concern.