The unit is corded. It arrives with two different sizes of tips and two different sizes of tip covers. The small tip is great for the nose and I use it along the jaw line also. I also ordered the red tips which are coarse. It removes the top layer of the skin with the tips and the suction helps to stimulate collagen production. There is a small black filter which you rinse after each use. The DVD gives you excellent instructions. You can also watch an instructional video online.

Very easy to use. Yes it is corded. Wash & dry it, simple. Hard to use around nose area.

The other answers about cleaning and the cord are good so I will just add a note about using this on the nose area. The tip is small enough, it just takes some manipulating to get good suction on your nose. It takes a couple minuites, but I am able to treat my whole nose.

It is similar to how a man would shave his face, you listen for the suction as you draw lines on your face. It does have a cord. I haven't cleaned the unit yet but there is a washable filter you just clean every fourth time under tap water with soap. And there are two tips, one is small enough for around the nose.

I just got mine.. it's 20% off, so I'm gonna try it, if it's not worth I'll return it. So, the clear plastic cup has a hole on top and the microdermabrasion tip comes in the middle, so when you touch your skin it sucks it through the hole and the tip is polishing it, It seems very pawerful, it has a cord (not rechargeable) which is not very convenient, but I guess it has to be like that because of the dual action that requires more power. Also it is noisy. I tried it on my hands only and it seems to be working just as well as the professional treatments at the salon, but without the price which is ridiculous. The face tips are tiny like 5 mm or so, so they will work well for the nose area. Overall, looks good to me. Hope this helps.

I get about six using the tips every other day.

I get a couple of uses out of tip.

If you're just doign your face, you should be getting 2-3 uses from each tip. I've used mine twice and I havne't needed to switch out the tip yet.

It does help with acne. As a result of taking the dead skin off, it reduces skin clogs and thus, less breakouts.

I had some imperfections in my skin from pimples and saw improvement. Please keep in mind that you also have to have a good skin regimen.

I have had problems with acne since I was 11. The PMD does help. After I use it I cleanse my face with a foaming acne wash and apply a light moisture lotion.

All you need to do is wash the filter and rinse out the tip covers after each use. The filter does not get caught in the machine and there is no problem with clogs. You also receive another filter with each set of extra tips you order.

Don't think that's a possibility from how the machine is assembled.It doesn't look like there would be any cleaning, other than the filter, necessary or possible.

I live in Australia too. I had to buy the adapter.

Yes, use a power adapter. I travel to Oz regularly, love it in Croinulla and NSW.

I've been using it for over 3 weeks now and haven't had any problem regarding suction yet.

I found the suction to be great.

I use the clarisonic on my face daily when I shower. It cleans very well. The PMD actually removes the top layer of the epidermis (microdermabrasion). This action refreshes the skin and stimulates collagen production. I love the PMDand use it every other day.

No, you receive blue and green tips. Also a tip cover for each of the tip sizes. I ordered extra tips and the red which is coarse.

I also use Retin A and the PMD. I also apply a moisture lotion during the day.

The only items I use are a foaming acne wash and a light moisture lotion ( I have oily skin) after the PMD. I think there is a kit available but I did not order anything additional except extra tips.