The vast majority of microdermabrasion patients do not experience any side effects. Side effects of microdermabrasion that do occasionally occur are usually mild and temporary. The most common side effects of microdermabrasion appear on the facial skin and include:
Redness
Itching
Dry skin
Flaking The symptoms of microdermabrasion side effects are in many ways similar to sun burn and these usually subside within a day. Skin flaking may take between 2-4 days to appear; however, this is just part of the process of the skin healing itself.
Microdermabrasion side effects are caused primarily because highly sensitive skin that a patient may have. There is no need to worry or seek medical help if experiencing any of the side effects as they subside naturally.
Steroids will definitely increase your chance for bruising.