DERMABRASION: Surgical Highlights
Removes wrinkles, especially around mouth and forehead
Also useful for acne scars
May take 1-3 sessions (usually 3 months apart)
Usually wear bandage for about 5 days
Plan to be in hiding for first week
Skin stays red for a few days to a few weeks;
gradually fades back to original color
Risky in olive skin and black skin because of
possible scarring or color change
Resume office work in 1 week, avoid sun 4-6 weeks
Local or general anesthetic
NOT the same as microdermabrasion (which has no down-time)