Before Microdermabrasion

Your microdermabrasion practitioner will discuss your medical history and examine your facial skin. You may also be given specific instructions regarding the care and treatment of your skin during the series of microdermabrasion procedures. You should notify them of any medicines or skincare products that you use or have used in the past month, and if you have any chronic skin conditions such as eczema. Avoid getting sunburn prior to treatment.

Here are some questions you may want to ask during your consultation:

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Am I a good candidate for microdermabrasion?
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Are my described expectations realistic?
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Where is the microdermabrasion performed?
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How long will the procedure take?
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What kind of anesthesia is used?
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What is your experience in performing microdermabrasion?
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Can I see your qualifications?
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Ask to see any microdermabrasion before and after photographs of recent procedures?
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What percentages of your microdermabrasion patients have had significant post-treatment complications? (surgeons should disclose this information to you)
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How much will my microdermabrasion cost?
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Do you offer patient financing? (Flexible payment schemes for your surgery)
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Will you repeat/correct procedures if the agreed goals are not met?
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If this is the case, will I be charged again?
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Ask to observe the exact procedure you are considering before you decided to have a treatment if you are unsure (this could be on videotape or in real life).
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What is the recovery and healing period for microdermabrasion? When can I resume full normal activity?
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Have you ever had your malpractice insurance coverage denied, revoked, suspended
* Ask for and follow up on patient references (these can be invaluable to finding out what your surgeon is really like and the level of customer satisfaction he/she has received in the past)