Microdermabrasion: a guide for pros
What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.
Offering microdermabrasion
Clients book microdermabrasion for smoother, brighter skin with little downtime. Your skin check, your device settings and your aftercare plan are what keep the treatment safe and the results steady.
What customers ask
- Will microdermabrasion hurt, and will my skin be red afterward?
- How many sessions will I need to see a change?
- Is it safe for my skin type?
- What should I use at home between sessions?
- Can you treat my fine lines or sun spots?
How to win the job
- On the first call, ask about the client's skin type, sun exposure, medications and the results they want.
- Show before and after photos of the treatment on skin types similar to the client's, with their permission.
- Do a skin check before every session, and say clearly when a session should be skipped.
- Explain the plan in plain words, including the number of sessions and the time between them.
- Give a written aftercare sheet with sun protection and products to avoid for the days after the treatment.
- Book the next session at the end of the visit so the plan stays on track.
What to put on your profile
- Before and after photos of microdermabrasion results, shown with consent
- A list of the areas you treat and the skin concerns you address
- Your device types and how you adjust the setting for sensitive skin
- Your esthetics license details as they apply in the state where you work
- Your aftercare sheet and the times when clients should contact you
Follow-up that helps the customer
- Offer a session schedule that matches the client's skin response
- Suggest a sunscreen and moisturizer routine to support the results
- Offer a short check-in after the first session to review how the skin feels
Licenses and permits
Check your state's esthetics or cosmetology licensing board for the license that covers microdermabrasion where you work, since most states require one for paid skin treatments. Keep your license details current and list them on your profile.
Questions
Do I need an esthetician license for microdermabrasion?
Most states require an esthetician or cosmetology license for paid skin treatments that use a device. Check your state board before you take paid bookings.
What should I do if a client has a skin reaction?
Stop the session, check the skin, and advise the client to contact you or a doctor if the reaction continues. Note the setting and the device used so you can adjust the next session.
Should I offer a package of sessions?
You can offer a package, if the sessions are part of a plan that fits the client's skin. Explain how many sessions are needed and what happens if the client wants to stop early.
About this guide
This national guide is written and checked by infinibell. Rules and conditions differ by place, so local pros are credited on guides for the cities they serve, not on national ones.
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- Oct 29, 2026: Drafted by infinibell to our content guidelines.
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