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Will microdermabrasion or skin needling give me better skin?

  • Written by Cara McDonald, Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Microdermabrasion and skin needling are relatively new fads in skin beauty treatments. While claims of their effectiveness for more serious skin conditions are probably overblown, they may be beneficial for minor, superficial complaints.

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