Dermabrasion

 

Dermabrasion

Changes in pigment, calluses, and even small scars caused by operations, accidents or acne can be improved with the help of dermabrasion. Shallow-going tattoos, spotting and skin changes which are have been clinically demonstrated to be benign such as age spots can also be improved using dermabrasion. Dermabrasion can only be performed on areas of the body where the skin has a certain level of strength. The forehead and cheek region is ideal. However, the thin skin of the eyelids cannot be treated using dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is not successful in treating extensive burn scars or very thick, raised scars.

 

How is microdermabrasion performed

Using a diamond grinding head, only the upper layer of the skin and any existing scar tissue or calluses are removed. The underlying skin layers and structures such as sweat and sebaceous glands, pigment cells

and small blood vessels remain unaffected. After the operation, a medication or gel can be applied to the wound area to combine with the wound secretion and facilitate healing. Scabbing will occur, but once the new skin has grown underneath, the scab will fall off, usually after eight to ten days. In order to avoid injury to the underlying layers of the skin, the doctor may need to interrupt the treatment before the ideal results have been obtained. In order to obtain the desired results, the patient may repeat the procedure after several months.

 

Results

The results of the operation can be seen by comparing the texture of the skin before the procedure and after the area has been treated. The stronger the skin undergoing dermabrasion, the better the result. In optimal cases, tattoos and pigment spotting will disappear and scars will be improved.

 

Important notes for after treatment

- During the first three weeks after the procedure, the patient should avoid movement of the treated area of the skin as much as possible to avoid impaired healing
- The scab may not be removed under any circumstances Certain ointments may facilitate removal of the scab.
- As long there is redness on the new skin, the patient should avoid direct sun exposure Make sure to always use the a sunscreen with a high SPF. Under no circumstances should the patient use self-tanner.
- Regular monitoring of the healing process is an additional factor for successful results Therefore, please make sure to attend the post-treatment examination. This is the only way to guarantee that impaired healing is recognized and treated in time.
- Do not use self-tanner under any circumstances!

 

Not a risk-free operation

Although the greatest of care is taken, complications may occur in some cases during or after medical procedures:

Complications may include:

- Minor bleeding which can be stopped immediately
- Infection of the wound and delayed healing
- Redness at the wound area which may be persistent in some cases
- Pigment disturbances (skin discoloration compared to the surrounding skin) which usually go away on their own