Dermabrasion
Irregularities of the surface of facial skin are commonly improved by a surgical procedure known as dermabrasion or skin "sanding." Acne or scar pitting, irregular scars and selected facial blemishes can often be effectively improved with careful dermabrasion. A small surgical rotating wire brush or diamond wheel is utilized to remove the sharp edges of scars or pits in order to blend them more uniformly with surrounding skin.
Dermabrasion may be combined with facelift procedures to smooth and render inconspicuous the fine, small, shallow wrinkles that form around the mouth and temples. We find it additionally helpful as a final "touch-up" following scar camouflage operations because it blends the new camouflaged scar more uniformly into the surrounding facial skin.
Exposure to direct sunlight without the use of a total sun-blocking agent within 10 to 12 weeks following dermabrasion may result in unfavorable discoloration. We advise about sun exposure and effective sun-blocking agents.