Dermabrasion
Surgical Skin Planning or Skin Resurfacing
Dermabrasion helps to
improve the look of scarred or sun-damaged skin. It is
frequently used to treat acne scars or to erase fine,
facial wrinkles for a more youthful look. The procedure
is not used to remove birth skin defects, moles,
birthmarks and burn scars, although it may be used to
remove tattoos and chicken pox scars.
A surgeon scrapes away
the skin’s top layers so that newer, smoother skin grows
back using a rough wire brush, or a burr containing
diamond particles, attached to a motorized handle;
continuing until he or she reaches the safest level that
will make the scar or wrinkle less visible.
Length:
A few minutes to 1 � hours. Some cases require several
sessions of treatment.
Side Effects:
Face feels slightly sunburned, with skin that weeps a
clear fluid and redness lasting about a week. A scab or
crust usually forms over the treatment area as it heals.
Recovery:
Most patients are able to return to work right away.
Pinkish skin may take about 3 months to fade. Your
surgeon may ask you to stay out of the sun for six to
twelve months.
Results:
After 18 months, patients should expect a 50 to 80
percent improvement in the skin.
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