How many strokes are typically applied to the skin during face microdermabrasion?

• A. 5-7
• B. 2-3
• C. 8-10
• D. 1

Answer: (B)

Microdermabrasion relies on controlled, gentle exfoliation with suction, so the technique focuses on delivering just enough passes to remove the outer dead skin layer without causing irritation. The typical facial approach uses a small number of passes—about two to three—across the entire area. This provides enough exfoliation to encourage renewal while keeping the skin calm and reducing the risk of redness, sensitivity, or micro-tears. If you do too few passes, exfoliation may be insufficient; if you do too many, you increase the chance of over-exfoliation and irritation. The exact number can vary with skin type, device type (crystal vs diamond tip), suction strength, and practitioner experience, but two to three passes is the standard baseline.