Microdermabrasion reviews by RealSelf.com users

70% said worth it (16 reviews)       30% said not worth it (7 reviews)
Cost of Microdermabrasion: $192 (average of 23 reviews)

Microdermabrasion treatment description: Microdermabrasion exfoliates your skin to stimulate cell turnover, improve skin tone, and to soften and polish away mild sun damage, scars, and facial wrinkles.

Tags: acne, acne clearing, acne scar treatment, acne scars, acne skincare, acne treatment, acne-prone skin, age spots, hyperpigmentation, pimples, zits

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36 people found this Microdermabrasion review helpful:

Acne scars gone

I never ever thought that i could get rid  of my awful acne scars. I had too many of them and i had started to hate the way i look. I must have tried every possible cream and treatment, all those shown on tv with celebrities endorsing them but nothing worked. Ofcourse i tried proactiv, which has helped me by... Full Microdermabrasion review

Published May 3, 2007 by pagan

Most helpful critical review

13 people found this Microdermabrasion review helpful:

Microdermabrasion for wrinkles?

I am 45 yrs old and decided it was time to do something about lines and wrinkles on my forehead and eyes.  Ok, actually, the lines are pretty much everywhere! I'm freaked by the idea of surgery and botox injection, so i was easily convinced to get a microdermabrasion at  a well known Chicago... Full Microdermabrasion review

Published Feb 22, 2007 by Belle2
Refreshes skin ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
FlipGrl   Utah  Jul 14, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $1,800  Pain: Mild
I had a series of microdermabrasions over the course of three years. Even though it didn't do anything for my atrophic acne scarring, it has... more

Nice results, been doing microderm's for 5 years now ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
JoJo   Hasbrock Hieghts, NJ  Jul 11, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $140  Pain: Painfree
I had my 1st series of Microdermabrasion about 5 years ago, since then I go 2x a year and I love the way my face feels & looks for a while... more

Save your money ~ Microdermabrasion was NOT worth it
Cookies   Beverly Hills CA  Jul 10, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $150  Pain: Painfree
Keep your money. I could have washed my face at home. They will tell you how much better your skin looks and feels. But it feels and looks better... more

Stick with the treatments, you will be amazed! ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
Happyone   Oklahoma City  Jun 19, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $100  Pain: Uncomfortable
The first time I went the only thing I noticed was smoother skin the day of and the day after. Then my skin peeled like crazy. I went ahead and... more

Loved the results! ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
Snow1122   La Canada, CA  May 9, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $100  Pain: Painfree
Microdermabrasion for better looking skin, blemishes
I went for my first micro dermabrasion two days ago. As I was greeted by the doctor he informed me of the procedure. Then I went to see the nurse... more

Good skin pick me up ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
Merrymm   Boston, MA  Apr 17, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $120  Pain: Mild
Microdermabrasion for acne, acne scars
I have had microdermabrasion done over 20 time in the past six years. I have had seven treatment in a row over the past eight or so month, in... more

Makes skin feel good, doesn't do anything else ~ Microdermabrasion was NOT worth it
Bets   Atlanta, GA  Apr 14, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $125  Pain: Mild
Microdermabrasion for fine lines
I bought a series of microdermabrasion treatments. They give a package deal off the $125 with a series. My skin felt good after each one. It... more

Mary kay's micro is amazing!! ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
Patushi   Utah  Mar 17, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $55  Pain: Painfree
I've been wanting to try microdermabrasion forever now, but never could cough up the money to do it. I tried Mary Kay's and it is amazing! After... more

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Tammy44   Indianapolis, Indiana  Mar 14, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $95  Pain: Mild
Microdermabrasion for acne scars, age spots
I have have microdermabrasion at both a salon and a medical esthetician. It is worth it to go to a medical esthetician that can combine a medical... more

Microdermabrasion is an excellent treatment. i love it ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
Pocodino   San Luis Obispo  Feb 29, 2008  Microdermabrasion Cost: $85  Pain: Painfree
Ladies, in order to experience the true benefits of Microdermabrasion, a series must be completed. If you expect results after 1 - 3 treatments,... more

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