Microdermabrasion in Santa Monica

Typical Microdermabrasion pricing in Santa Monica runs $75–$200 per session. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Santa Monica clinics for a personalized quote.

ClinicCompass lists 1 verified Santa Monica-area clinic offering Microdermabrasion, concentrated in Los Angeles. Each listing includes real Google ratings so you can compare reputable options side by side before booking a consultation.

Among our 1 listed Santa Monica provider for Microdermabrasion, RIVKIN Aesthetics currently holds the highest verified Google rating at 4.8★ across 248+ reviews (located in Los Angeles). "Best" is subjective. Compare 2–3 Santa Monica clinics before committing.

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Santa Monica providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.

Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.

Typically $75 to $200 per session depending on the city and whether it is bundled with a facial. Most clinics sell a series of four to six at a per-session discount, which is how it is meant to be used; a single session is a pleasant refresh, a series changes the skin.

Both exfoliate and neither has downtime. Microdermabrasion is purely mechanical and slightly more aggressive on texture, which makes it the better pick for rough skin, mild scarring, and sun damage. HydraFacial adds suction extraction and infused serums, which suits congested, dehydrated, or sensitive skin. Many clinics offer both and alternate them.

It feels like a cat's tongue or fine sandpaper moving across the skin, with mild suction. Afterward the skin is pink for an hour or two and feels tight and smooth. Makeup can go on the same day; sunscreen is essential for a week because the fresh surface burns easily.

Anyone with active inflamed acne, rosacea, eczema, open sores, or very reactive skin, and anyone on isotretinoin or who has had a recent peel or laser. The abrasion can inflame those conditions. A good provider checks before treating.

Dermaplaning scrapes the surface with a blade and removes fine facial hair along with dead skin; microdermabrasion abrades with a tip or crystals and reaches slightly deeper into texture. Dermaplaning is the better choice for peach fuzz and makeup application; microdermabrasion for rough texture and light scarring.