Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive procedure performed at Bullock Center for Aesthetics to renew your overall skin tone and texture.

Microdermabrasion Treatment Instructions

Pre-Microdermabrasion Treatment Instructions

Please discontinue all Retin-A, retinoids, tretinols, Alpha-Hydroxy Acids, Beta-Hydroxy Acids,

exfoliating creams, lotions or treatments, skin lighteners, or topical acne products 5-7 days prior to treatment.
Please keep skin well hydrated prior to treatment. If your skin is too dry, your appointment may be rescheduled.
Please avoid unprotected sun exposure prior to treatment. If you arrive with too much sun exposure (e.i. – sunburn), your treatment will need to be rescheduled.
Avoid waxing of the area to be treated for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment.
Please refrain from chemical peels, or other skin procedures for 2-4 weeks depending on the procedure.
Please inform us of any outside or at-home skin treatments prior to treatment or in-between treatments.
If you have an active cold sore or suspect you may be developing one, please reschedule your appointment. If you have a moderate history of cold sore, you may consider beginning a prophylactic dose of prescription Valtrex, 3 days prior to your treatment to help avoid a break-out.

Post-Microdermabrasion Treatment Instructions

Skincare products such as antioxidants, moisturizers and sunscreen will be applied at the end of treatment so you can immediately apply make-up if you choose to.
You can begin to cleanse your skin the evening of your microdermabrasion treatment. Avoid using cleansers that are drying to your skin or contain AHA’s, BHA’s, abrasives or exfoliants.
Keep your skin well moisturized.
Apply and re-apply the medical-grade sunscreen recommended for you each day. You will be more

sensitive to the sun for at least 14 days. Avoid direct or unprotected sun exposure.
Please refrain from using OTC or medical-grade retinols, tretinols, benzyl peroxide, topical acne products, AHA’s and BHA’s for 3-4 days post-treatment or as instructed at your treatment.
You can typically resume the use of topical prescription Vitamin A products such as Retin-A, or Renova, or topical prescription acne productions such as Differen, Clindamycin, Epiduo, Tazorac etc. within 7 days after treatment or as instructed at your treatment.
Please refrain from picking or scratching of the treated areas as it can cause unsuspected injury or irritation.
In the event that flaking occurs, keeping the area well moisturized will reduce the effect.