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Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a procedure that removes fine wrinkles and/or minimizes
scars on the skin; and involves the surgeon utilizing a high?speed
rotating tool or brush to remove the top layer of skin. The size and
depth of the scars, as well as the degree of wrinkling, determine
the appropriate level of skin that will be surgically sloughed. The
small rapidly spinning wheel with a roughened surface (similar to
fine?grained sandpaper) is used to abrade the skin removing its upper
layers. This resurfacing procedure is sometimes is selected for the
treatment of facial scars such as those caused by acne and often is
performed on the cheeks or the entire face. Dermabrasion (like the
deeper chemical peels) is very effective in reducing the appearance
of vertical wrinkles around the mouth that often cause lipstick "bleed".
Dermabrasion can be used on a small area of skin and on patients with
somewhat darker complexions. The treated area usually will blend with
the surrounding skin so there is little if any noticeable difference
in the pigmentation.
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