# Has anyone ever had a chem.peel or microdermabrasion? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 1, 2003, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-chem-peel-or-microdermabrasion/185579 "2003-07-01T14:31:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2003, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-chem-peel-or-microdermabrasion/185579/1 "2003-07-01T14:31:09Z")
I’ve been thinking of having some work done to remove some pigmentation on my face. I would like to hear anything yea’s or nay’s towards any chemical peels or microdermabrasion. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2003, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-chem-peel-or-microdermabrasion/185579/2 "2003-07-01T14:33:26Z")
Also, has anyone tried any creams or prescriptions or products that have worked for them. Shallowly yours. Shirley ---
**Author:** ![UrbanChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/9dc877/32.png) [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2003, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-chem-peel-or-microdermabrasion/185579/3 "2003-07-01T14:40:05Z")
If I recall correctly, one thing to consider is how easily you heal. If you scar easily, develop keloids or develop darker skin after you heal, you may want to reconsider a chemical peel/abrasion procedure. Of course, you should talk to your doctor and all that jazz… ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2003, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-chem-peel-or-microdermabrasion/185579/4 "2003-07-01T16:32:46Z")
**Shirley** , the first thing to do is to find an esthetician you trust. I had microderm last year, and I LOVE IT. Turned out great. Took at LEAST 5 years off my face. Mr. Maureen says I look like I did when we met (10 years ago). My esthetician also turned me on to some wonderful product. [here](http://www.oxymist.com/) is the website for the stuff I use. She also got her microdermabrader there. She also sold some of[this](http://www.kinerase.com/whatiskinerase.html) to me, and I now buy it online. Wonderful, lasts about 6 months, and evens out my skin tone. ---
**Author:** ![EMW2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@EMW2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EMW2)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2003, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-chem-peel-or-microdermabrasion/185579/5 "2003-07-01T17:51:11Z")
My sister is an esthetician. Ironically, I have never had the work done but if you find someone who is good the results are usually very positive. Finding a great esthetician can be beneficial in other ways as well. Something as simple as a facial can add life to your skin. Along those lines you can start with facials and other treatments and work your way up to microderm and chemical peels. I would not necessarily recommend prescription products. Many times they are much harsher and can have negative effects on your skin not to mention other side effects. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2003, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-chem-peel-or-microdermabrasion/185579/6 "2003-07-01T18:58:16Z")
Thanks for the input. \*\*Maureen \*\* can I ask how much you paid for your procedure? I certainly wouldn’t mind looking a little fresher. ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2003, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-chem-peel-or-microdermabrasion/185579/7 "2003-07-01T22:49:17Z")
No problem. I had a series of 3 procedures at $85/per, and an oxygenating facial immediately following for $60/per, so $145 a pop, every 3 weeks. I was out my weekly spending money, but I think it was definitely worth it. ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2003, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-chem-peel-or-microdermabrasion/185579/8 "2003-07-01T22:51:05Z")
BTW, Shirley, I’m in the Bay Area, so it may be cheaper for you than it was for me. EVERYONE out here has an esthetician.