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I wanted to write a review, because this guy doesn't get as much credit as a lot of the other more heavily advertised at-home microdermabrasion systems. Also, I purchased it off of the actual website, not Alisa.
First of all, I was worried about the tear drop design, but it's way smaller than you'd think it is from any of the pictures. It fits in the palm of your hand and isn't hard to control. I think a wand would be easier to maneuver with, but hey, it's the highest quality microdermabrasion device you'll get for this price, so I don't mind that it's a little awkward.
Secondly, my advice would be to not follow the "automatic" setting, and do it your own way. I am in my early twenties, and my concerns are mostly acne scars, large pores, occasional breakouts, and fine lines. I used to have major acne, and because of this, skin care is a huge splurge area for me. I've gotten many sessions of both IPL and microdermabrasion over the last couple of years, so I know what professional quality is.
And let me say, I WISH I knew about this sooner! I could've saved hundreds of dollars. It pays for itself in just a few goes, and after that it's like you have unlimited free microderms. The quality level is about the same as the esthetician I've been going to for a year, who I love! But her office is busy and I could only do sessions about once 5 weeks, when you're supposed to do it every two weeks for optimal results. Microdermabrasion is like digging a hole, and you need to get at it before the skin is completely healed if you really want to reveal that new skin underneath. So I am so excited to do this on my own time, and I'm sure I'll end up with even better results than at the professional office.
Because I know how she does it, I mimicked her techniques. I couldn't imagine doing my whole face in the four minutes it allots you on automatic mode. If anyone says it isn't professional quality, it's because of how they're wielding it. I like to take my time. On level 1 or 2 I'll thoroughly make two or three passes on my face. (Maybe don't try this if microdermabrasion is new to you, I just knew my skin could handle it) and after one day, my skin looked really nice and clear and soft! I just did it for the second time, with only one day in between. I'll start doing it twice a week after this first week, because it's not good to overdo it, but I was just so excited with my results after the first session that I wanted to go again.
Now, I've saved the bad part for last. The tip is really difficult to use on my forehead, because there's not as much skin for it to grab onto. Even on level 3, it wasn't attaching to the skin. This is frustrating, and I somehow ended up giving myself the hickey/bruises that everyone warns about. I wasn't really more rough with my forehead than I was on other parts of my face, but for whatever reason my forehead didn't react well. Besides the icky bruises, the rest of my skin was still worth giving it a five star review, so take that as you will. I'm not sure how to get that area good and not bruise it, so I'll be trying to figure that out. Other than that, very excited about this lil guy.
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