Dermabrasion Treatment
Best Candidates: Dermabrasion reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles and softening the edges of scars (including acne) and other surface irregularities to make them less noticeable.
Treatment: Dermabrasion is a procedure that uses a high-speed rotary wheel to scrape off the top layers of skin. A dermabrasion session may last from a few minutes to more than an hour, depending upon the extent of the treatment, and multiple sessions may be required. The surgeon generally performs the treatment in an outpatient setting, with the patient under local, topical or general anesthesia. Dermabrasion can be used in conjunction with other procedures, such as chemical peel or rhytidectomy.
After Treatment: The patient can expect to experience temporary tingling, burning, swelling, itching and/or redness. Crusts that form over the treated area will drop off as new skin grows underneath. Some patients develop small whiteheads. New skin in the treated area is likely to be lighter-colored, acutely sensitive to the sun and unable to tan. These effects should gradually disappear within six to twelve months. Redness may persist for up to three months.
Reactions/Side Effects: Risks include infection, permanent scarring and permanent abnormal skin-color changes. Some patients may develop a flare-up of skin allergies, fever blisters and/or herpes virus (cold sores).
Patient Testimonials
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- GS
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