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billie_77
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Microdermabrasion & Dermabrasion


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Would you please enlighten as to the difference between Microdermabrasion & Dermabrasion. I'm confused as to the methods & benefits of each of these treatments.

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docblinski


Plastic surgeon
Miami, FL
United States
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February 14, 2013 3:43 AM

Similar sounding terms/names are only as that. They are COMPLETELY differing therapies! Dermabrasion is an aggressive rotating high speed ablation of the layers of the skin usually the (more)
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cahille


Esthetician
Claremont, CA
United States
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  Difference between Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion
February 13, 2013 11:17 AM

Basically Dermabrasion goes deeper. Like the name suggests.."micro" dermabrasion is a less invasive exfoliation. Both exfoliate.
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