That said, the most useful video I found was the demonstration video, which unfortunately was buried in the web manual under the “How to Use” tab on the site. However, I went beyond that and mined PMD’s site for as much information as possible prior to use. Prior to sending me the devic, PMD had made it clear that it was imperative to watch the training DVD. Although the machine has a simple on/off switch and seems fairly straightforward to use, it would be a mistake to use it without prior instruction. The PMD is a plug-in handheld apparatus and includes an instructional pamphlet along with a training DVD (in which the esthetician is an eerie dead ringer for Denise Richards) just under 10 minutes long. That said, let me preempt this review by saying that the PMD is a powerful little gadget and should be used with great care. However, results reported by all three TIA testers of the PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser ($499) have made me reconsider any initial misgivings, and I was very much open to trying out the PMD. Moreover, I rarely read directions myself prior to using any device I purchase for home use, thus I (perhaps unfairly) expect similar behavior patterns in other consumers. While microdermabrasion may be a common treatment, it’s not to be taken lightly and can seriously damage skin if not performed properly. As a licensed esthetician, I have generally felt that some treatments should not be performed at home and are best left to professionals who have received specialized training. I had given my skin a full month to properly regenerate after a professional microdermabrasion treatment prior to starting use of the PMD System to ensure a fair review of the product. I have been using the PMD Personal Microderm System ($179), an at-home use microdermabrasion device weekly for the past month.
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