Dermabrasion Guide
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Definition
Skin-smoothing surgery is the removal of the top layers of the skin. It is commonly called dermabrasion.
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Encyclopedia: Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the epidermis of the skin is removed by abrasion . It is used to remove sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen scars and dark spots on the skin. The procedure is very painful and usually requires a general anaesthetic or twilight anaesthesia, in which the patient is still partly conscious Afterward, the skin is very red and raw-looking,...
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I have acne and acne scars. My skin appears darker than what it was befor...
I have acne and acne scars. My skin appears darker than what it was befor...
Yes, getting dermabrasion can work well on your skin, but depending on the intensity of your acne it may not keep you from getting future outbreaks on more dark spots....
Asked by ???????? - 14 months ago
Can dermabrasion and laser treatments get rid of stretch marks?
I gained weight recently and developed horrendous, ugly stretch marks on my bottom, hips, and...
I gained weight recently and developed horrendous, ugly stretch marks on my bottom, hips, and...
Laser treatment can help, but dermabrasion won't do a thing. With laser, the light beam stimulates the collagen underneath the skin which kind of plumps up the gap caused...
Asked by JenYA - 3 months ago
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