Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive cosmetic treatment. The goal of microdermabrasion is to make a person's complexion smoother, brighter, and more even in color. People often request microdermabrasion to address: dullness in the complexion, uneven skin tone, uneven skin texture, age spots, dark spots that can form after acne clears up, melasma, a common issue that forms dark spots or patches on the skin scars.