DERMABRASION

Dermabrasion = is a surgical procedure that improves and minimize the appearance of acne scars, pox marks, tattoo scars, wrinkled skin and correct scars resulting from an injury.

Dermabrasion involves mechanically scraping off the top layers of the skin using a special surgical instrument. The removal of superficial skin makes a healthier skin to come up and produce smoother texture and tighter skin. The surgery takes around one hour under local anesthesia as an outpatient basis.

After the dermabrasion procedure, expect your skin to be red and swollen for a few days. A prescribed medication is recommended to help reduce any discomfort. Swelling will go down within 1 to 2 weeks and may cause aching, tingling, and itching as the new skin begins to grow. The newly formed skin, which is pink at first, gradually develops a normal color. In most cases, the pinkness largely fades by 2 to 3 weeks. If the skin is healed, makeup can be used as cover-up.

Normal activities can be resumed 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery. Direct and indirect sunlight should be avoided for 3 to 6 months and it is important to protect the skin by using sunscreen regularly mostly on outdoors activities.

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