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Will microdermabrasion or skin needling give me better skin?

Despite being one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed, most physicians believe microdermabrasion has minimal clinical effect. This perception is partly due to the widespread marketing of microdermabrasion for a variety of inappropriate indications such as deep wrinkles and scars. These contour changes require stimulation of deeper skin layers or damage to initiate enough rejuvenation and repair to see any clinical improvement. They will not improve noticeably with a mild and superficial mechanical treatment such as microdermabrasion.

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