How to Prepare for a Microdermabrasion

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Know what to expect during the treatment.. Decide if the procedure is right for you.. Learn the costs.

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Know what to expect during the treatment.

Step 1

Know what to expect during the treatment.

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Decide if the procedure is right for you.

Step 2

Decide if the procedure is right for you.

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Learn the costs.

Step 3

Learn the costs.

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Decide where you will have the procedure performed.

Step 4

Decide where you will have the procedure performed.

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Schedule a consultation.

Step 5

Schedule a consultation.

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Talk to your doctor if you have taken tretinoin for acne in the past 6 months.

Step 6

Talk to your doctor if you have taken tretinoin for acne in the past 6 months.

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Using any topical solutions that your doctor recommends as part of your microder

Step 7

Using any topical solutions that your doctor recommends as part of your microdermabrasion treatment.

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Avoid facial treatments in the week before your appointment.

Step 8

Avoid facial treatments in the week before your appointment.

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Stay out of the sun.

Step 9

Stay out of the sun.

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Kick the smoking habit

Step 10

Kick the smoking habit

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Stop taking NSAIDs at least one week before the procedure.

Step 11

Stop taking NSAIDs at least one week before the procedure.

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Discontinue use of exfoliating creams and topical acne medications three days pr

Step 12

Discontinue use of exfoliating creams and topical acne medications three days prior to your appointment.

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Talk to your doctor if you have a history of cold sores or fever blisters.

Step 13

Talk to your doctor if you have a history of cold sores or fever blisters.

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Clean your face before your appointment.

Step 14

Clean your face before your appointment.

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Reschedule your appointment in the event of a sudden breakout of acne, a boil or

Step 15

Reschedule your appointment in the event of a sudden breakout of acne, a boil or any other rash on the face the day before your treatment.

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