Vitamin C microdermabrasion: what to know

Microdermabrasion uses a device to exfoliate the outermost layer of skin. A vitamin C product may be applied before or after the procedure, depending on the clinic protocol and the product. The treatment can make rough texture feel smoother, but it does not replace diagnosis of acne, pigmentation, or a changing lesion. A Chemical Peel is another exfoliating option, though its ingredients and depth differ.

Tell the practitioner about active acne, eczema, rosacea, cold sores, recent sun exposure, and products that irritate you. Arrive with clean skin if instructed. Afterwards, use gentle cleanser, moisturiser, and broad-spectrum sunscreen; avoid picking, intense heat, and strong exfoliants until the skin settles. Follow the clinic's timing for restarting vitamin C. Mild redness or tightness may occur, but the provider should explain expected recovery for the device used.

Contact the provider for increasing pain, blistering, marked swelling, pus, fever, or redness that continues to spread. Seek urgent assessment for eye symptoms or a severe allergic reaction. New or changing pigmented lesions should be examined rather than exfoliated.

Ask which Microdermabrasion Device is used, whether vitamin C is suitable for your skin barrier, what downtime to expect, and how this approach compares with a Chemical Peel for your goal.