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Dermabrasion is a procedure performed under anesthesia, in which a rough tool, such as a spinning diamond wheel, is used to slough off...

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.

This procedure is normally done only once and you should see gradual results with time. Your skin should continue to improve month after month.

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July 15, 2013
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Dermabrasion is a treatment option for those not looking for a fast track help all solution. In order for this treatment to work you have to do several sessions, each one potentially making your acne worse and your skin increasingly more irritated. I was able to do about 3 sessions due to financial reasons and at first i did not see any huge results in my overall skin complexion, texture, and acne breakouts. During my second sessions my skin was the most sensitive was bright red after treatment. I was unable to even touch my face after a few days but the redness and swelling went down about 2 days into it. On my third session (my last treatment) i noticed a slight change of the look and feel of my skin. My skin was able to tolerate the session and was less red and irritated after. Having said all that, if i had done all the treatments suggested by the doctor than i may have seen a significant change in my skin. I give this treatment 3 stars because i do believe that it does work and have witnessed it on other people, just not myself. It is worth a try if you are looking for a last resort treatment option besides Accutane.
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November 11, 2009

Pros:

Smoothed out acne. Skin quality good, elasticity. Feels smooth. People think I'm ten years younger (for the last 25 years). But....

Cons:

Full face dermabrasion is not worth it. I had my procedure done 24 years ago to smooth out acne scars. My skin has never returned to its former color. It's whiter than my the lower part of my neck. It looks like I had a head transplant. Selfconscious

don't do it.
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July 9, 2009

Pros:

cleared and softer skin, minimal scarring left, overall self confidence boost

Cons:

redness for several months after, englarged pores for short period of time (ask your doctor about this!)

it works fairly well. my skin is a lot better than it has been in a long time. make sure you consult your doctor about this, and get a referral. and do your research! make sure you do this somewhere reputable and where they keep their equiptment very clean.
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June 27, 2008

Pros:

Smooth the scars

Cons:

More scarriong, hypermentation for about 6 months.

Dermabration is good for medium scars but it just improve a little bit with each treatment wich its mean that for see best resulst u most have at least 3 treatment. I already have 2 but I make the mistake that in the first one my dr a surgeron just made my cheek area and it form a hipermantation and some scarring then the second dermabration I did in the whole face with a dermatologist and he recommended to do the whole face for even result.I would say that I just see like 20% of improvement and Im having starting the tca cross wich doesnt afected the rest of the skin and fallow of tca cross I will have subsicion in conjuction with fraxel.
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