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From Dr. Gross
If You're Considering a Skin-Refinishing Treatment...
Dermabrasion and dermaplaning help to "refinish" the skin's top layers through a method of controlled surgical scraping. The treatments soften the sharp edges of surface irregularities, giving the skin a smoother appearance.
Dermabrasion is most often used to improve the look of facial skin left scarred by accidents or previous surgery, or to smooth out fine facial wrinkles, such as those around the mouth. It's also sometimes used to remove the pre-cancerous growths called keratoses.
Dermabrasion remains a powerful tool for improving depressed acne scars in patients with moderate to severe acne scarring. Deep acne scars and chicken pox scars of the face are the main indications for dermabrasion, according to Dr. Gross. Two to three sessions are generally required under anesthesia with a one-week recovery time to allow for the pink areas to heal properly. Following this treatment Dr. Gross may also recommend either Pulsed Dye laser or Erbium laser to improve your overall results. Although patients want immediate results from treatment, it is well established that six months are required for stimulation of collagen and deposition of new skin cells. Also, the concept of multiple treatments and combination therapy is critical for patient success. As with any resurfacing procedure, strict attention to wound care and avoiding sun is critical to your success.
"Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon." ™
Commonly Asked Questions
What can this procedure do for me?
Minimize deeper acne scarring, chicken pox scars of the face.
How long does this procedure take?
1 hour for full face
What type of anesthesia do you use?
We use general anesthesia for this procedure.
Is this an outpatient or inpatient procedure?
The dermabrasion procedure is an outpatient at Primera Surgery Center.
What are the side effects and risks?
The side effects are pinkness, sun sensitivity, infection (rare) and the risks are scarring, pigmentation changes, need for additional treatment (common).
How long is the recovery time?
7-10 days.
How long will I enjoy my results?
The results are permanent.
Patient Testimonials
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Eloisa
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