<br></strong></p><h2 class=”body-h2″><strong>Is microdermabrasion effective when done at home?</strong></h2><p>Yes, but not as effective as it would be in the office. “It tends to be safer for at-home use, but it also may not necessarily deliver the same results that in-office treatments would provide,” Dr. Garshick continues, because it doesn’t go as deep as an in-office one.</p><p>The suction is also much stronger on in-office devices, Dr. Jegasothy says, meaning that you’ll get less exfoliation from the treatment as a whole when done at home.</p><p>Heads up: Microdermabrasion isn’t great for every skin type. For instance, if you have <a href=”https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a34228113/dermatologist-acne-dry-skincare/” target=”_blank”>acne-prone skin</a> or large pores, it might actually do more harm than good because there’s a chance the crystals can get lodged in your pores and cause you to have breakouts. And if you have very sensitive skin, it’s probably not a good idea, either, but mildly sensitive skin types can tolerate it. Also, if you have skin conditions like active acne marks or rosacea flareups, it’s also best to hold off on the treatment, Dr. Garshick says.</p><p>Up ahead, learn about the best microdermabrasion products, recommended by dermatologists and reviewers. </p><p class=”body-tip”><strong>Meet the experts:</strong> <a href=”https://miamiskininstitute.com/our-practice-dr-jegasothy” target=”_blank”>S. Manjula Jegasothy, MD</a>, is the <a href=”https://miamiskininstitute.com/” target=”_blank”>Miami Skin Institute</a> founder and CEO and a University of Miami Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology. <a href=”https://www.mdcsnyc.com/provider/marisa-k-garshick-md” target=”_blank”>Marisa Garshick, MD</a>, is a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist at <a href=”https://www.mdcsnyc.com/” target=”_blank”>MDCS Dermatology</a>.</p>” />