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Reviews on Microdermabrasion from Patient's Guide Users
Would You Do it Again?
76% of reviews said YES (39 reviews)
24% of reviews said NO (12 reviews)
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Microdermabrasion Reviews
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How Painful Was It?
73%  No Pain
14%  Mild
6%  Moderate
8%  Severe
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19 of 19 people found this review helpful
 Just Finished Session Number 2
Aspen, CO
April 01, 2009
Treatment: Age Spot
Pain Level: No Pain
Location: Face
I Would Do It Again! 
I wanted something to clear up the age spots that were just starting to creep up on my face. I [more]
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful
 Microdermabrasion really changed my life!
Marianna, FL
January 26, 2010
Treatment: Acne Scars
Pain Level: Mild
Location: Face
I Would Do It Again! 
My biggest insecurity is the acne on my face. I am 21 years old and have new breakouts every day. [more]
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
 Microderm Works Great
Denver, CO
December 11, 2009
Treatment: Exfoliation
Pain Level: No Pain
Location: Face
I Would Do It Again! 
I go in about once every couple of months to get microderm done. I always look refreshed and renewed [more]
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8 of 11 people found this review helpful
 Had microdermabrasion for acne scarring, looks OK.
Temecula, CA
November 21, 2009
Treatment: Acne Scars
Pain Level: No Pain
Location: Face
I Would Do It Again! 
I have pretty bad acne scars and wanted them treated before my wedding. My fiance goes to a medical [more]
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful
 Microderm is a Great, Cheaper Alternative
Miami, FL
October 19, 2009
Treatment: Age Spot
Pain Level: No Pain
Location: Face
I Would Do It Again! 
I had some age spots on my face that I really didn't like, they made me look so old, and I could not [more]
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Q: Will microdermabrasion remove my wrinkles?
Treatment will exfoliate skin, but it will not permanently... [Read More]
Q: Can a microdermabrasion fix stretch marks?

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Q: How effective are at home kits?
These at-home solutions may be helpful, but there is no... [Read More]