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What should you know about PMD Microdermabrasion Elite Pro?

Equipment and setting used in Microdermabrasion
Illustration: Equipment and setting used in Microdermabrasion

Short answer

PMD Microdermabrasion Elite Pro is a home exfoliation device that uses a moving disc and suction to lift surface dead skin.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Main action
Superficial mechanical exfoliation
Avoid on
Broken, sunburned, or inflamed skin
Aftercare
Moisturiser and sun protection

How the device works

The handpiece passes over clean, dry skin while a textured disc loosens superficial cells. Suction holds the skin near the disc and may temporarily increase redness. The intended result is a smoother-feeling surface, not treatment of an active infection, deep scar, or changing mole. Different discs can provide different levels of abrasion, so the choice should match your skin's sensitivity and the manufacturer's instructions.

Avoid treating broken skin, cold sores, inflamed acne, eczema flares, or skin that is sunburned. A device can irritate these areas and may spread infection or delay healing.

Using it more carefully

Patch-test on a small area before a full session, use light pressure, keep the handpiece moving, and do not repeatedly pass over one spot. Clean the device as directed and do not share it. Afterward, apply a bland moisturiser and protect treated skin from sun exposure. Pause exfoliating acids, scrubs, and retinoid products until your skin feels settled.

A professional Microdermabrasion Device treatment may be easier to tailor when you have reactive skin or a specific cosmetic concern. A Chemical Peel is a different exfoliating approach; a clinician can explain which option fits your skin and current products.

When to seek care

Stop using the device and seek medical advice for blistering, marked swelling, spreading warmth, pus, severe pain, or redness that keeps worsening. Prompt assessment is also sensible if a treated patch changes shape or colour, bleeds, or fails to heal. Eye pain or vision changes after facial use need urgent care.

Questions for your doctor

Ask whether your skin condition and current medicines make home exfoliation unsuitable, which areas and disc are appropriate, and how long to wait after procedures, tanning, or a flare before using the device.

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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.

City

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 it remove acne scars?

It may smooth the surface temporarily, but deeper scars usually need an assessment and a treatment plan suited to their type.

Can I use it every day?

Daily abrasion can irritate skin; follow the device instructions and allow the skin to recover between sessions.

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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.