Verified By Apollo Dermatologist September 9, 2022
1303Dermabrasion can help you achieve better skin texture skin. Blemishes due to acne, accidents, surgery or melasma can be addressed by dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a skin-resurfacing procedure that uses a rapidly rotating device to remove the outer layer of skin. The skin that grows back is usually smoother. A cosmetic surgeon or a dermatologist uses a specific tool to “sandpaper” the skin. This improves the texture of your skin as the upper layers of the skin get scraped away.
A cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist is qualified to perform a dermabrasion procedure. Before the skin-resurfacing procedure, your plastic surgeon will do the following :
During dermabrasion, your skin will be prepared using an antiseptic and your doctor will give you any or a combination of:
Your doctor will then scrape away the outer layers of the skin using a high-speed rotating tool with an abrasive diamond wheel. The fresh layers underneath are then revealed. After the procedure is completed, a wet bandage will be applied to your skin.
The procedure may take up to 120 minutes.
Generally, dermabrasion is performed as an outpatient procedure using a local anesthetic to numb your skin. In case you’re having additional cosmetic procedures like facelift, general anesthesia may be given.
After dermabrasion, you will be prescribed an antibiotic to avoid infections. You may be asked to use a retinoid ointment for skin renewal.
Anyone can undergo dermabrasion.
Dermabrasion is performed to reduce fine facial lines and improve the appearance of skin that has acne blemishes, surgical marks, wrinkles or age spots. It can be combined with other aesthetic procedures.
This procedure can mend:
Dermabrasion can’t mend:
These include:
No, only a well-qualified cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist should perform dermabrasion. Make sure you find a certified specialist.
Your skin type, goals and conditions may need other skin resurfacing choices. Discuss with your dermatologist which option will work best for your skin.
In microdermabrasion, a spray of small abrasive crystals is used to make all skin types softer. It is a less invasive technique than dermabrasion and won’t work for serious skin problems like scars, stretch marks or wrinkles. It doesn’t need anaesthesia and your skin improves in just 24 hours.
There are several advantages of dermabrasion:
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