Watertown
South Dakota
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Free Consultation
We’ll evaluate your skin concerns and confirm microdermabrasion, versus a chemical peel or laser option, is the right fit.
Microdermabrasion
One of the most natural ways to exfoliate skin, no harsh chemicals required, revealing firmer, more youthful-looking skin underneath.
Why Choose Lazaderm
What Is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion uses very fine microcrystals or a diamond tip to gently remove the upper layer of skin, exfoliating dead skin cells and helping speed up your skin’s natural turnover rate. The result is smoother, more youthful-looking skin. While it’s most often used on the face, microdermabrasion can also be performed on the chest or back.
Two Types of Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion with Crystals: Sodium bicarbonate crystals are combined with a vacuum to suction up dead skin, ablating the skin’s surface through a combination of heat and friction.
Microdermabrasion with a Diamond Tip Wand: A more popular option. Fine diamonds on the wand’s tip scrape across small sections of skin to remove dead, damaged tissue, followed by a vacuum tool that suctions away the debris.
What Microdermabrasion Does
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
- Minimizes enlarged pores.
- Helps with acne and acne scars.
- Improves skin tone and texture for a more radiant look.
- Brightens and rejuvenates skin affected by hyperpigmentation.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Microdermabrasion?
Healthy patients concerned with early signs of aging, light lines and wrinkles, uneven texture, sun-damaged skin, or acne are typically good candidates. Microdermabrasion may not be the right choice for deep scars, wrinkles, birthmarks, or tattoos (a chemical peel or light/laser treatment tends to work better for those). It’s also not recommended for patients with rosacea (which makes skin especially sensitive to exfoliation), active skin infections or irritation, those on Accutane without doctor approval, pregnant patients, or anyone who’s recently had a sensitizing procedure like filler, BOTOX®, or laser treatment.
Your Path to Microdermabrasion
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Your Treatment
A quick, roughly 30-minute session using crystal or diamond-tip technology, no numbing cream required.
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Your Results
Skin feels immediately smoother, with any flaking resolving within about a week.
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Book Your Free ConsultationBefore, During & After Microdermabrasion: What to Expect
Before Your Treatment
No special preparation is needed, and no numbing cream is required since the treatment only affects the top layers of skin.
During Your Treatment
Fine crystals or a diamond-tip wand gently exfoliate your skin’s surface, followed by suction to remove the debris. The procedure is pain-free.
After Your Treatment
You can apply makeup and resume your normal activities right away. Use a cold compress, anti-inflammatory cream, gentle cleanser, and hydrating serum to support your results. Avoid exfoliating products, acne treatments, and harsh ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, AHAs, BHAs, or retinol for a day or two. Avoid rubbing, scratching, or picking at any flaking skin. Apply sunblock immediately afterward, and avoid sun exposure for at least a week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does microdermabrasion hurt? Is it safe?
Microdermabrasion is pain-free and very safe, since it doesn’t use chemicals or laser resurfacing and only treats the top layers of the epidermis. It doesn’t require numbing cream.
Is there any downtime with microdermabrasion?
There’s no real downtime. You can go about your daily activities and apply makeup right after treatment. Some dry, flaky peeling can occur within a week, which resolves with regular moisturizer use.
How long does a microdermabrasion treatment take?
It takes about half an hour, with additional time needed if you’re treating more than one area.
Can microdermabrasion be performed on other places besides the face?
Yes, it’s also a great option for the hands, neck, and décolleté.
Is a DIY at-home microdermabrasion machine effective?
At-home devices offer a cheaper alternative but lack the suction power of professional equipment. If you’re looking to meaningfully improve skin discoloration, sun damage, age spots, or acne, an at-home device won’t deliver the same results as an in-office treatment.
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