Dermabrasion
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Dermabrasion
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Dermabrasion
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Have a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find a dermatologist or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to find a plastic surgeon.
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February 17, 2010

Pros:

It makes your face smoother

Cons:

A LOT OF DOWNTIME!, extreme redness for at least 3 months, didn't help w/scars, not worth it

I had this procedure done on Nov. 10, 2009. My facial redness finally went away after 3.5 months. I believe my diet change (eating healthy- leafy greens, spinach, veggies high in vVtamin A- no fast food, lots of water, etc) & taking Borage oil + Lecithin helped the redness heal much quicker. I would def. suggest taking those supplements if you decide to get this done. I would also suggest taking Vitamin C & Chlorophyll too. You will be amazed at the results (how fast the redness goes away.) In the end, I would not recommend this. It was more trouble than it was worth. It did nothing for my scars & they aren't even that deep. Save your money! I wish I would have read these reviews before I got mine done b/c I don't think I would have gone through w/it. Way too risky. The only thing it did do was make my face smoother. **If anyone knows any good home remedies that help w/indented scars please let me know** Thanks:)
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December 18, 2008

Pros:

Not sure yet.

Cons:

Very painfull, itchy, and red. I was not prepared for this long recovery.

I had upper lip dermabration for wrinkles one month ago. After the procedure it looked like I ate a jelly doenut...very bloody. It took about ten days for for a scab to form and fall off. The skin is now very pink/red,swollen,itchy, and smoother at this time. I will let you know if this improves next month. I sure hope so...my daughter is getting married in March.
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May 11, 2008

Pros:

I honestly have to say - none

Cons:

I decided on dermabrasion because of some slight acne scarring and ended up with severe indentations in my cheek- I am VERY unhappy - I am willing to share pictures with whomever would like to see them.

Though I am sure dermabrasion works for some - had I known the negative impact it would have on me - I would have NEVER done it - beware.
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April 6, 2008

Pros:

slight improvement of acne scars.

Cons:

long time to heal, hypertrophic scarring.

I just had a dermabrassion in oct 2007. I was very optimistic. The dermabrassion was done of both cheeks. Part of it healed well, but the lower part of my cheeks developed hypertrophic scars and that area still very red. I am more self consious now about the redness and hypertrophic scars than the acne scars I had before. I am one of those unlucky people that developed hypertrophic scars. I took good care of my face after the surgery. And i went to a good surgeon. I wouldn't recommend it. Its a big risk. you may end up worst. I am still hoping that the redness will go away and the hypertrophic scars will fade with steroid injections.
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January 19, 2008

Pros:

My face looked great right after but didn't look different in the long run. Scars don't look different either.

Cons:

Cost

Not worth the money.
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October 18, 2007

Pros:

I'm still not sure.

Cons:

Lots of down time. Lots and Lots. I'm hoping that I will be happy with everything, but I'm scared now after reading all this. I went to Dr. Y too.

I'm three weeks in and I'm still red as hell. No social life, breaking out really bad, and I'm not sure what do do....need advice. I went to Dr. Y too. My derm here gave me Biafine and an antibiotic. I'm hoping I'm hoping this redness keeps on going away.
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September 19, 2007

Pros:

Dermabrasion process removed a mole and sun spots / lightened scars on nose from dog bite.

Cons:

Healing has been humiliating, slow and mentally draining !!!

I'm 9 weeks post-op Dermabrasion and feel like I've been through hell. Most peoples healing seems to take about 2 weeks, maybe 3 weeks but I've been told I'm a slow healer. I believe and trust in my doctor but have had serious issues with the healing process. I have dealt with prolonged redness and severe acne all over face and neck. It's been quite embarassing! Today I was told I could start wearing make-up again so for a single girl who had this procedure because she was not confident in scars/sun spots, it has been so very difficult walking around red-faced with acne and no make-up to cover it up for the last 9 weeks. It's not really something you can explain to the general public because the redness IS NOT like a little sunburn (as so many people tried to tell me to make me feel better). I hope for better results in the future weeks but this has been tough. I am now also starting a bleaching cream to be used at night to hopefully take away the redness completely!
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August 25, 2007

Cons:

I have wasted money again, No improvements what so ever, not even on the light scars.

If you have deep acne scars do not waste your time or money.. I regret my decision
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