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Dermabrasion is a
cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the
skin
is removed by abrasion (sanding). It is used to remove
sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen
scars
and dark spots on the skin. The procedure is very painful and
usually requires a
general anaesthetic or twilight anaesthesia, in which the
patient is still partly conscious
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Afterward, the skin is very red and raw-looking, and it takes
several months for the skin to regrow and heal. Dermabrasion is
useful for scar removal when the scar is raised above the
surrounding skin, but is less effective with sunken scars.
In the past, dermabrasion was done using a small, sterilized,
electric sander. In the past decade, it has become more common
to use a
CO2 or
Erbium:YAG laser.
Laser dermabrasion is much easier to control, much easier to
gauge, and is practically bloodless compared to classic
dermabrasion.
See also
External references
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Anderson, Laurence. 2006. Looking Good, the Australian
guide to skin care, cosmetic medicine and cosmetic surgery.
AMPCo. Sydney.
ISBN 0-85557-044-X.
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Dermabrasion
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Treatment details
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Dermabrasion - Surgery Encyclopedia Article
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Microdermabrasion, an alternative to Dermabrasion
Categories:
Dermatology |
Medical treatments |
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