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I want to have microdermabrasion. However, I have Diabetes Mellitus and have read...

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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?

A:

An individual with diabetes may certainly undergo microdermabrasion as long as the person performing the procedure is an experienced aesthetician who performs microdermabrasion in the office of, or under the auspices of, a board-certified plastic surgeon. An individual who is a member of the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists would be such a person. This individual has the training and experience to treat a person with diabetes in a safe and effective manner. While persons with diabetes may have poor wound healing abilities, this should not be a factor in a well-performed microdermabrasion procedure. No specific precautions need be taken as the procedure is limited in its scope to the epidermis - the most superficial layer of the skin.