The microdermabrasion you will receive is a procedure designed to exfoliate or remove the outer layers of the skin. A diamond-tip wand is used to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells from the outermost layer of the skin. Your skin may be red or have a wind-burned or sunburned look for a few days. Most side effects are temporary and generally subside within 72 hours. Possible (not probable) side effects include and are not limited to, slight redness, extreme redness, swelling, bruising, stinging, tenderness, dry or flaking skin, and lightening or darkening of the skin. In addition, side effects could include slight blood potting which may appear with deeper treatment levels. Healing may take several days or longer. Anytime the skin barrier is broken, there is a small risk of bacterial or viral infection. You must avoid Alpha-Hydoxy acid, Glycolic acid products, Retin-A, Salicylic acid, and skin exfoliation scrubs for 72 hours after treatment.