Surgical Scraping

Facial Improvement through Controlled Surgical Scraping

The method used in dermabrasion is controlled surgical scraping. By means of abrasion using a special instrument, superficial skin is removed and irregularities improved. The greater the area of skin that needs to be treated, the longer would be the time required for the procedure. That means dermabrasion might take just a couple of minutes or it might take close to two hours.

Points to be Considered

Before considering a dermabrasion procedure, certain points need to be discussed between the patient and the surgeon. These include:

• The patient's expectations

• Whether or not the treatment would suit the patient's skin

• Any medication the patient would have to avoid ahead of the surgery

• The patient's medical history and age

• Possible side effects

Minimize the Side Effects by Choosing the Right Doctor

Short term side-effects associated with the dermabrasion procedure include redness, scarring, swelling, and permanent skin darkening caused by sun exposure following surgery, and hyperpigmentation of the treated area. Whiteheads may develop and may have to be removed by the surgeon if they cannot be removed through other means. However, if the patient selects a good plastic surgeon and takes seriously the advice put forth by him or her, the risks can be lessened. Black skin acne scars are also important issues to deal with.

Apart from making scars, wrinkles, and acne look better, dermabrasion effectively treats skin complaints such as keratoses, sun damage, age spots and pigmentation.