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Dermabrasion was started by surgeons in the early 1950's for the treatment of acne scarring. It was then advanced for the treatment of wrinkled skin. Dermabrasion involves removing the top layer of skin with a high speed rotary drum. Following treatment a thick scab forms and this falls off in seven to ten days. During this period of time, mineral oil is applied to the scabs as it dries to keep it soft. Dermabrasion is not a substitute for a facelift but rather a complimentary procedure and certain areas are treated at the same time as doing a facelift. This is particularly true in the lines around the mouth
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Dermabrasion to the entire face is generally done under a full anaesthesia. Frequently, the lip areas are treated at the same time as doing a facelift. Many women find that they have fine lines only around the mouth area. They complain that their lipstick tends to "bleed" up into these cracks. |
Procedure: |
Mechanical scraping of the top layers of skin using a high-speed rotary wheel. Softens sharp edges of surface irregularities, including acne and other scars and fine wrinkles, especially around the mouth. |
Length: |
A few minutes to 1 hour. May require more than 1 session |
Anesthesia: |
Local, numbing spray, or general |
Recovery: |
Back to work: 2 weeks. More strenuous activities: 4 to 6 weeks. Fading of redness: about 3 months. Return of pigmentation/sun exposure: 6 to 12 months.. |
Duration of
Results: |
Permanent, although new wrinkles may form as skin ages |
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