Microdermabrasion at a Glance
Microdermabrasion is easy to shop for casually, because the name covers more than one thing. It helps to know what you are paying for and who is doing it.
One name, two very different settings
The American Academy of Dermatology says the microdermabrasion that a dermatologist performs differs from the one that you can do at home with a kit. That difference matters when you compare a clinic price with a boxed kit. The academy's microdermabrasion overview is the page to open first.
Three microdermabrasion guides
- Before a Microdermabrasion Visit covers what to settle before you book.
- Inside a Microdermabrasion Session covers what a session involves from start to finish.
- Dermabrasion and Its Deeper Results covers how the deeper procedure compares.
Questions for the provider
Ask who will perform the treatment and what you should expect the skin to look like afterward. A dermatologic surgeons' page on microdermabrasion can help you judge whether the answers sound reasonable.
One note to bring
Read the before-your-visit guide, write down what you want improved, and take that note to the consultation.