microdermabrasion!
- Thread starter rouquinne
- Start date
rouquinne
Well-known member
first off, all the literature tells you there will be *some discomfort* when you have this done.
um... it HURTS! not much, but it does hurt!
i had less redness than i expected, it didn't even compare to a sunburn, though my skin does feel like it's been sunburnt.
i'm going to wait a few days before i decide if i want to give it another try, but right now, my skin does feel lovely to touch!
um... it HURTS! not much, but it does hurt!
i had less redness than i expected, it didn't even compare to a sunburn, though my skin does feel like it's been sunburnt.
i'm going to wait a few days before i decide if i want to give it another try, but right now, my skin does feel lovely to touch!
foreveratorifan
Well-known member
Peels go deeper than microderm ( i JUSt started my Esthetician program last week, so i will be learning all this stuff!)
Microderm takes A LOT of sessions to see major results because it doesn't go as deep...but it's very good for certain oily skins and light acne probs...to help loosen up any clogged pores....
i actually would like to get it done!!
Microderm takes A LOT of sessions to see major results because it doesn't go as deep...but it's very good for certain oily skins and light acne probs...to help loosen up any clogged pores....
i actually would like to get it done!!
LatinaRose
Well-known member
Microdermabrasion
Ok, so I've been using the loreal kit for a few months and now I want to start professional treatments. Has anyone had this procedure? How long was your recovery time? Is it really painful?
Thanks!
Ok, so I've been using the loreal kit for a few months and now I want to start professional treatments. Has anyone had this procedure? How long was your recovery time? Is it really painful?
Thanks!
caRpediEm17
Well-known member
sorry i cant answer any of your ?s but did the l'oreal kit work? im looking into buying it and im still not sure whether i want to invest money in something that MIGHT not work...thanks! and i hope you get the answers you need soon!
mspixieears
Well-known member
Quote:
http://www.specktra.net/forum/showthread.php?t=35445
a thread on the L'Oreal kit, it may be useful to you? Hopefully so.
| Originally Posted by caRpediEm17 sorry i cant answer any of your ?s but did the l'oreal kit work? im looking into buying it and im still not sure whether i want to invest money in something that MIGHT not work...thanks! and i hope you get the answers you need soon! |
http://www.specktra.net/forum/showthread.php?t=35445
a thread on the L'Oreal kit, it may be useful to you? Hopefully so.
bluegrassbabe
Well-known member
I have had a few treatments. It's not bad at all. Basically, it is kind of like a very intense exfoliation. My skin is generally very pink for a few hours, but returns to normal by the end of the day. I don't consider it painful at all. It is somewhat unpleasant, but mostly because of the noise. The sound the machine makes reminds me a little of going to the dentist, but not as high pitched. I do love the way my skin feels afterward.
The downside is that you will most likely have to get multiple treatments to get the result you want. Most places recomend six sessions. It is not an instant fix. Most spa's in my area offer a package price for it that saves money versus buying one visit at a time.
I use it because I have very dry skin, with a few texture issues, and beginning to get a few of those "fine lines". It really makes the skin feel smooth and gets rid of my flakiness. It also helps to get rid of that top layer of dry skin and helps my face to accept moisture. I have a friend who is using it to minimize acne scars on her face, and she is having good results with it as well. It's not a dramatic difference, but one that is gradual and improving over time.
The downside is that you will most likely have to get multiple treatments to get the result you want. Most places recomend six sessions. It is not an instant fix. Most spa's in my area offer a package price for it that saves money versus buying one visit at a time.
I use it because I have very dry skin, with a few texture issues, and beginning to get a few of those "fine lines". It really makes the skin feel smooth and gets rid of my flakiness. It also helps to get rid of that top layer of dry skin and helps my face to accept moisture. I have a friend who is using it to minimize acne scars on her face, and she is having good results with it as well. It's not a dramatic difference, but one that is gradual and improving over time.
stacey
Well-known member
This of it like a cat licking you over and over and over again. I had one treatment and i was red for days. (I don't think my skin liked it very much) It does get expensive if you want to do it more times (which like bluegrassbabe said) gets kinda expensive. I actaully had more breakouts after doing it and will never do it again. Then again I'm sure it was because I didnt repeat the process, but oh well.
caRpediEm17
Well-known member
Quote:
haha im glad you posted that...it was actually my original post, but i forgot about it...
| Originally Posted by mspixieears http://www.specktra.net/forum/showthread.php?t=35445 a thread on the L'Oreal kit, it may be useful to you? Hopefully so. |
haha im glad you posted that...it was actually my original post, but i forgot about it...
LatinaRose
Well-known member
The loreal kit has improved my skin, but I want something more intense. I have clear skin now, but the old acne scars remind me of when I was entirely stressed out and depressed. Stress is not good for my skin!!
Is $100 for one treatment a fair price do you think?
Stacey what type of skin do you have? Mine is oily and entirely unsensitive. Maybe that will make a difference...?
I work in a bar and have to look hot. How many days are you red for and when can you wear makeup??
Thanks!
Is $100 for one treatment a fair price do you think?
Stacey what type of skin do you have? Mine is oily and entirely unsensitive. Maybe that will make a difference...?
I work in a bar and have to look hot. How many days are you red for and when can you wear makeup??
Thanks!
canadiangirl_1117
Well-known member
I don't think it'd make your skin thinner, since your skin is always regenerating itself, and microdermabrasion just removes the very top layer. But if you are sensitive, it could make you a bit irritated for a few days.
I love the Philosophy kit, the Microdelivery Peel--it's a scrub for microdermabrasion then a solution of Vitamin C acids to help further exfoliate and peel the skin. So far it's made a bit of a difference in my acne scars (thank YOU, adult onset acne!) and has cleared up my pores quite a bit. plus it leaves my skin super soft and smooth and glowing. Love it!
I love the Philosophy kit, the Microdelivery Peel--it's a scrub for microdermabrasion then a solution of Vitamin C acids to help further exfoliate and peel the skin. So far it's made a bit of a difference in my acne scars (thank YOU, adult onset acne!) and has cleared up my pores quite a bit. plus it leaves my skin super soft and smooth and glowing. Love it!
litlaur
Well-known member
Quote:
Thanks for the quick review! I like Philosophy's skincare products and was wondering about this one. I had a two-part scrub like this done when I got a facial and really liked it. This sounds like something that might work well for me. I do have a couple of questions though.
How long have you been using it? How long was it before you saw results? Thanks in advance.
| Originally Posted by canadiangirl_1117 I love the Philosophy kit, the Microdelivery Peel--it's a scrub for microdermabrasion then a solution of Vitamin C acids to help further exfoliate and peel the skin. So far it's made a bit of a difference in my acne scars (thank YOU, adult onset acne!) and has cleared up my pores quite a bit. plus it leaves my skin super soft and smooth and glowing. Love it! |
Thanks for the quick review! I like Philosophy's skincare products and was wondering about this one. I had a two-part scrub like this done when I got a facial and really liked it. This sounds like something that might work well for me. I do have a couple of questions though.
How long have you been using it? How long was it before you saw results? Thanks in advance.
