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| Dermabrasion |
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Dermabrasion, or surgical skin planing, is a procedure in which the skin is frozen and then a specialized instrument is used to "sand" the skin. This abrasive or planing action improves skin contour as a new layer of skin replaces the treated skin. The new skin generally has a smoother appearance. Dermabrasion is a surgery performed most commonly to improve scars due to acne, chicken pox, small pox etc. As the word implies it involves abrading the skin by various means so as to create a wound which is superficial enough to re-grow normally and deep enough to eliminate a pathology like tattoo or acne scar. |
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| Details |
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| Time Required |
| The length of dermabrasion takes a few minutes to 1 ½ hours. |
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| Side Effects |
| The side effects of the dermabrasion treatment include these: the face feels slightly sunburned, with skin that weeps a clear fluid and redness lasting about a week. A scab or crust can also form over the treatment area as it heals. |
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| Recovery Time |
| The recovery takes approximately 10 days. |
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| Risks |
| The risk includes possibility of infection and scarring, scaring, excessive scar tissue and dark complexions. Freckles may disappear in the treated area. |
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| Technology |
| The affected area is thoroughly cleansed with an antiseptic cleansing agent and then your doctor will apply a special spray that serves to freeze the skin. A high-speed rotary instrument with an abrasive wheel or brush is used to remove the outer layers of the skin and improve any irregularities in the skin surface. This, way it becomes feasible for women to have new and fresh looking skin. |
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| Cost Involved |
| The dermabrasion usually ends up costing between £3,000 and £4,000. But, it will again depend on the hospital fees and the fees of the surgeon doing the treatment. |
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| Insurance Covered |
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Because of the cosmetic nature of Dermabrasion, insurance is not
involved.
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| Patient Status |
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OutPatient - In most cases
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| Reffered As |
| The procedure of dermabrasion is also known as skin refinishing.
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| Discomforts |
| Discomforts after the procedure can be mild. There can be a mild headache following the treatment. But, usually most discomfort can usually be alleviated with pain medications, ointments and compresses. |
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| Combine With |
The process of dermabrasion can be combined with the following procedures:
1. Manual Dermabraders
2. Motorized Dermabraders
3. Microdermabrasion Equipment
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