Dermabrasion
The procedure is also known as "surgical skin planning" and “non-chemical peel.” In this procedure a new and smoother skin is produced by removing the outer layer of skin (the epidermis) so that new tissue grows back to replace the old.
Dermabrasion is commonly used for the treatment of post acne scars. Other conditions where it can be used is "rhinophyma" (enlarged Nose) and for acne, rosacea, tattoos, chicken pox, scars, skin growths, multiple pigmented birthmarks, blotchy brown or spots and sun damaged skin. The procedure is also often used to remove wrinkles around the chin and mouth.
Pre -Operation work UP
Anaesthesia:
Local /General Anaesthesia:
Procedure:
Dermabrasion is commonly performed using a handheld engine that can reach rotational speeds of 18,000–35,000 rpm. Rapid planing of the skin is achieved through the combination of this rotational speed, the abrading attachment, and pressure applied by the operator.
Duration of Surgery:
2-3 hrs
Hospital Stay:
Day care procedure
Recovery and Results:
You may be covered with a layer of collagen in the form of dressing. There may be perioral and periorbital tightening of skin if these areas are treated. There may be some discharge or ooze in the immediate post operative period. The collagen dries off and will peel off once the underlying skin regenerates. There may also be significant swelling of the face which lasts for few days to a week.
Normal results include significant improvement in the appearance of the skin's surface after healing of the skin. It should be emphasized, however, that many scars will not be completely removed and the change in appearance is to due to
softening of the edges of the abnormality, not elimination. If a patient cannot tolerate a residual presence of the scar or other abnormality, the treatment should not be used.
Alternatives
A various other skin resurfacing techniques are also available and include chemical (phenol or trichloroacetic acid, TCA) peels and laser (CO 2 and Erbium) resurfacing.
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