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Microdermabrasion is an exfoliating treatment helpful for those unhappy with acne scarring, and sun-damaged skin. Micro dermabrasion is used to treat age spots, freckles, fine lines, (more)

Microdermabrasion is an exfoliating treatment helpful for those unhappy with acne scarring, and sun-damaged skin. Micro dermabrasion is used to treat age spots, freckles, fine lines, scars, and rough skin. Microdermabrasion is a safe, therapeutic approach to skin care when used alone, or in combination with other treatments. You may benefit more from a chemical peel that aids in improving texture, tone, and clarity of skin and gives you that natural healthy glow. Fine lines and wrinkles will become less noticeable with little or no down time.
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Without facial photos the best recommendation is to consult with boarded dermatologist. (more)

Without facial photos the best recommendation is to consult with boarded dermatologist. (less)

Fine wrinkles can often be improved with a medium to deep chemical peel such as Jessner's plus 35% TCA. Crow's feet can be reduced this way, along with the use of Botox to prevent (more)

Fine wrinkles can often be improved with a medium to deep chemical peel such as Jessner's plus 35% TCA. Crow's feet can be reduced this way, along with the use of Botox to prevent additional dynamic wrinkles. These are also reasonable cost-wise.

Dermabrasion is really reserved for scars and major contour problems (NOTE: dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are NOT the same thing...microdermabrasion is really just a nice exfoliant).

Pores, unfortunately, are typically impossible to change substantially with any of the above (including laser resurfacing, Fraxel, Thermage, etc.) in my experience. At best, a combination of good pore cleansing (e.g., Clarisonic skin brush), Retin-A, and perhaps spironolactone can help with pores.

All the best,

--DCP
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