What is dermabrasion?
Deep wrinkles, acne scarring and elevated scars can be
improved with dermabrasion, which utilizes a high-speed rotary wheel
to remove top layers of skin.
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Who is a candidate?
A candidate for dermabrasion will typically have deep facial
wrinkles, acne scarring or elevated scars. A candidate for dermabrasion
may have deep wrinkles around the mouth, regions of acne scarring
such as on the cheeks, or a scar that healed elevated.
Consulting with Dr. Mezrow:
During the consultation, Dr. Mezrow will ask you about
your particular concerns regarding your skin. This will help determine
your expectations and determine whether they can be realistically
achieved.
After obtaining a comprehensive medical
and surgical history, Dr. Mezrow will examine your skin. The skin
color and degree of wrinkles will be assessed.
How is the procedure done?
Dermabrasion takes approximately 1 hour or less to perform
depending on the number or regions treated. After cleansing the
region to be treated and under local anesthesia dermabrasion is
performed. Following the dermabrasion, petroleum jelly is applied
generously over the region treated to facilitate healing for approximately
one week.
Dermabrasion is performed on an outpatient
basis. You may be permitted to go home after recovery.
What kind of medications will be given to me?
Typically; local anesthesia is used for dermabrasion. When surgery
is completed, you will be taken into a recovery area where you will
continue to be closely monitored. Petroleum ointment will be applied
to the regions treated.
What are the potential complications?
Fortunately, significant complications from dermabrasion
are infrequent, however, all surgery has risks. Dr. Mezrow will
discuss with you, the risks, benefits and alternatives and answer
all your questions. Some potential complications include infection,
scarring, delayed healing and skin color changes (abnormal pigmentation).
When can I return to work?
Typically, you may return to work in approximately one
week.
How long is the healing process?
During the healing process, there will be slight swelling
and the skin will typically be bright red-pink and slowly fade over
time. During your follow-up appointments with Dr. Mezrow, you will
be instructed when to discontinue the petroleum ointment, transition
to moisturizer, sunscreen and make-up.
It is imperative to avoid sun exposure
for approximately one week during the healing process and then once
the skin has healed, it is essential to wear sunscreen.
Dermabrasion will improve deep facial
wrinkles, acne scarring and decrease sun-damaged skin obtaining
a more refreshed, and younger skin appearance. It is not uncommon
to be more confident about your appearance.
Healing from your surgery is a process
that takes time for final result. You will be instructed to return
to Dr. Mezrow’s office for follow-up care at prescribed intervals
to monitor your progress and optimize your outcome.
The effects of dermabrasion are long
lasting and should last for many years.
If you have any questions or concerns
prior to surgery or during your recovery, you should contact Dr.
Mezrow.
CRAIG MEZROW. M.S., M.D., F.A.C.S.
Philadelphia Cosmetic Surgery Center
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY - PHILADELPHIA
225 E. City Avenue, Suite 14
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone: (610) 664-8888
Fax: (610) 664-8080
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