What Is It?
Dermabrasion is a procedure performed under anesthesia, in which a rough tool, such as a spinning diamond wheel, is used to slough off the outer layers of the skin so that when the skin re-grows, its surface will be smoother and more even.
Good or Excellent Response
Strength of Evidence
80% of patients achieved a good (>50%) or excellent (>75%) improvement in scarring after 1 session
Moderate Response
Strength of Evidence
98% of patients achieved at least a moderate (>25%) improvement in scarring after 1 session
Side Effects
High
High side effects and adverse reactions