Dermabrasion Treatment

When acne is cured, there may be instances where certain imperfections and scars remain on the skin. These scars could either be light skin perforations or heavy marks and pigmentations. Thanks to dermabrasion treatment, these features could disappear or appear less visible.

Dermabrasion treatment basics

The treatment basically consists of gently sandpapering the target skin area via the use of a grinding small rotary stone. When small surface areas of the skin are to be treated, the treatment is to be done using local anesthetic. However, when dermabrasion treatment involves the whole area of the face, general anesthesia is applied. Through this treatment - especially when done in a uniform manner - the skin appears visibly smoother.

Once the treatment is done, the target skin area is then bandaged with alginate. After about 5-12 days, the covered skin forms a crust that becomes detached and appears as a pink surface of the skin. Don't worry, the color fades gradually in the coming months.

Take note though that the areas of the back, neck and other body parts do not have a similar capacity for repair. This is the reason why dermabrasion is not practiced in these areas.

Also, the skin has a particular regenerating capacity limit. Generally, dermabrasion treatment is safe as long as it is performed by a professional and qualified physician certified by the board. The usual risks involved in dermabrasion treatment include skin darkening that is generally caused by severe sun exposure mere months or days after the treatment. Other risks involve the skin appearing more blotchy and a bit lighter.

Also, there may be instances where whiteheads develop after dermabrasion treatment. Though these usually go away by just using soap or an abrasive pad or usually on its own. If not, a surgeon usually removes it. Other dermabrasion treatment risks include large pores due to swelling. Don't worry, the pores shrink to normal when the swelling disappears.

Infection caused by dermabrasion treatment is quite rare as well as scarring, but they still do happen. Some people develop a scar tissue called keloids or scars that are hypertrophic. These are treated by injecting it with steroidal medications in order to visibly soften the scars.

The best way to go through a successful dermabrasion treatment is by consulting a qualified surgeon and following any advice he or she makes before, during and most especially after the dermabrasion treatment.