Dermabrasion
If you’re looking to smooth out fine facial wrinkles or improve the look of scars left from an accident or previous surgery, then either dermabrasion or dermaplaning will help “refinish” the skin’s top layers. By using a specialized surgical instrument we will scrape and remove the affected skin layers, revealing a softer, smoother appearance. Both dermabrasion and dermaplaning can be performed on small areas of the skin or the entire face. They can be used alone or in conjunction with other procedures like the facelift and chemical peel.
The difference between dermabrasion and dermaplaning is simple. In most cases, dermaplaning is used for the removal of deep acne scars. Dermabrasion is used for other scarring and wrinkle removal.
If you’re planning “surface repairs” on your face, you may also be considering a chemical peel, an alternative method of surgically removing the top layer of skin. Dermabrasion and dermaplaning involve surgical instruments to remove the affected skin layers, while chemical peel uses a caustic solution.
Refinishing treatments can offer dramatic improvements in the surface of your skin, but it will take some time before you see the final results.
Is Dermabrasion for You?
Men and women of all ages can benefit from dermabrasion and dermaplaning. Although older people heal more slowly, more important factors are your skin type, coloring and medical history.
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Procedure Details:
Initial Consultation
In your initial consultation, one of Dr. Moore’s qualified and skillfully trained Registered Nurses will discuss your medical history, conduct a routine examination and photograph your face. They will then explain the procedure in detail, along with its risks and benefits, the recovery period and the costs.
What to Expect
This procedure will be done in your doctor’s office with local anesthesia, which numbs the area. Most likely, you will be given a sedative to make you drowsy.
The length of the procedure can take as little as a few minutes and as much as two hours, depending on the size of the area of skin involved. Don’t be surprised if dermabrasiaon will need to be performed more than once, or in stages, especially when scarring is deep or a large area of skin is treated.
Immediately after the procedure, your skin will be quite red and swollen; you may also experience some tingling, burning or aching. Any pain you feel can be controlled with medications prescribed by Dr. Moore. Swelling sometimes begins to subside in a few days but may take as long as a week.
Physical activity should be avoided for at least two weeks. Additionally, it is imperative that you protect your skin from the sun until the pigment has returned to your skin. This could take as long as six to 12 months.
Risks
The most common risk is a change in skin pigmentation. While infection and scarring are rare with skin-refinishing treatments, they are possible.
Costs
Costs vary based on patient needs and goals.
Insurance
Most health insurance plans do not cover cosmetic procedures. However, it may cover dermabrasion or dermaplaning when performed to remove precancerous skin growths or extensive scars. Check your policy or call your carrier to be sure.
Helpful Links
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Dermabrasion
- WebMD – Dermabrasion
