Dermabrasion and Its Deeper Results

Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion share most of a name. That alone is a reason to check which one a provider is quoting you for.

This page sets the two side by side for readers in Darien who are weighing a visit. It covers what one published source says about depth, what that means in plain terms, and which questions to ask before you agree to pay.

Why the name on the quote matters

Ask for the full name of the treatment in writing before you compare prices. If two offers use different names, you are not comparing like with like.

Depth, by the plastic surgeons' account

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons notes that, in general, chemical peel is used more often to treat fine wrinkles, and dermabrasion and dermaplaning for deeper imperfections such as acne scars. The same group's dermabrasion overview has the full page.

Reading that in plain terms

The source sorts treatments by how deep the concern sits. Fine wrinkles go in one group. Deeper imperfections, with acne scars as the example, go in another. Dermabrasion sits in the second group.

So settle the concern first, then the treatment.

Make the provider say it

• Which treatment is on this quote, dermabrasion or microdermabrasion?
• How deep is my concern, and is this treatment meant for that depth?
• Who will perform it, and what is their training?
• Is the plan, with the price, available in writing?

Each question makes the provider say out loud what they plan to do. For a second description of the procedure, read this patient guide to dermabrasion.

Where the depth comparison comes from

The depth comparison above comes from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This page reports what that source says. It does not examine your skin.

Name it, match it, ask

Name the treatment, match it to the depth of your concern, and ask your questions first. For side effects and the steps involved, see this guide to dermabrasion side effects, procedure and benefits.