Dermabrasion

Part 4: Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion was developed in the 1960's and involves using a motor-driven burr to remove superficial skin through a process that is similar to sanding. The removal of superficial skin allows healthier skin cells to surface and results in smoother texture and tighter skin.

Dermabrasion is somewhat effective in improving wrinkles and acne scars, but it is not a miracle cure. Each treatment should have an improvement of about 20-40%. Therefore, multiple treatments may be required to achieve your desired result. Some wrinkles and acne scars may not be removed at all, even following multiple treatments.

Although dermabrasion can improve wrinkles (temporarily), it is not nearly as effective as a medium to deep chemical peel. There are also some complications that may occur such as de-pigmentation of the skin (where the "sanded" area is lighter than the rest of the skin).

There is also a higher risk of infection with this kind of procedure than any other kind. The outer layer of skin is completely removed and the very deep layers of skin are vulnerable and extremely tender. Pain medication is usually required for several days after the medical procedure.

Dermabrasion has to be performed by a doctor and may require a couple of days hospital stay due to the risk of infection. In a few cases the results have been quite less than acceptable as additional scarring has been reported in sensitive individuals.

Although dermabrasion can have a lasting effect on acne scars, it can't do so with wrinkles. They are caused by ongoing muscle activity and will redevelop within one to five years. The cost of having a dermabrasion procedure is also prohibitive for the results achieved. They range from $2000 up to $4000.

Recommendations

I do not recommend this procedure as there are now very effective skin peeling agents available with far less risks of complications and pain. Skin peels have come a long way in the last 20 years and are very safe and easy to use.
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Best Regards,
Lloyd Priddle B.Bus. GDM. CPA.
Business Development Specialist