What are possible side effects of microdermabrasion?
Potential side effects of microdermabrasion are minimal and this is a very safe procedure. Potential drawbacks are very limited in that microderm only affects the epidermis, which is the outermost skin layer. Common minor, temporary side effects include slight skin tightness, redness, bruising, and sensitivity. As a general rule, the greater the potential benefits with a cosmetic treatment, the greater the potential risks and side effects. The possible risks with more aggressive treatments like dermabrasion and laser are much greater than microdermabrasion.
Possible side effects of microdermabrasion include
skin tightness,
redness,
minor bruising,
skin sensitivity,
post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH),
small skin abrasions,
spots of bleeding,
eye-skin bruising (especially if you are taking aspirin or other blood thinners),
fine broken blood vessels (telangiectasia),
and cold sore reactivation around lips.