Skin Resurfacing
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I want to have microdermabrasion. However, I have Diabetes Mellitus and have read that people with this condition may be poor candidates for the procedure. What are the dangers of microdermabrasion for people with diabetes and if precautions are taken, would it be safe to have this done?
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I am a 35-year-old woman who has been battling with acne breakouts and cystic acne since I was a teenager. Recently I have noticed several fine lines in addition to my large pores, especially on my forehead and nose. I am interested in microdermabrasion. Can I have microdermabrasion treatments over my areas of inflamed breakouts?
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Can you tell me if the NLite is effective?
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I am considering a photo-facial. I have mild sun damage with sunspots and some minor discoloration. I also have dark circles under my eyes. What is your opinion?
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Being of Indian origin with olive skin color, is there anything I could do in terms of skin resurfacing which would give me more than just a glow for a few days? I have fine lines and wrinkles, but find it impossible to find a procedure to remove them.
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I am interested in learning if a facial skin peel will help eliminate and/or reduce acne scars. I have read that fine lines are reduced by this treatment, and I am assuming that not-too-deep acne scars may also be effectively treated. Is this correct?
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I have damaged skin on my face because of serious acne that left scars on my cheekbones a few years ago. I went for laser dermabrasion 6 months ago, but I am not very satisfied with the results. The scars are not very deep but still visible. I am interested in any way to even the skin surface. Which method is the best, or maybe face lifting would help?
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I'm a dark skinned African-American male. I am considering having the microdermabrasion procedure. But all of the information that I have been told so far has been negative. I was told that the results are unpredictable. I have also read that this procedure can be used on all types of skin. I have a problem with acne scarring and would like to have it corrected. Please advise.
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I am 40 years old and I think I'm still too young for plastic surgery at this time. I am looking for an alternative to this so that the lines on my forehead and between my eyes and the crow's feet will go away or be dramatically reduced in appearance. They have been caused by overexposure to the sun. What do you recommend?
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Is there a skin resurfacing procedure with no down time? Someone mentioned to me that radio frequency coblation does not require the recovery time that lasers do. Is this true?
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