Non Surgical Procedure
Dermabrasion
What to expect from Dermabrasion surgery?
• It evens out the skin's surface that has become dry and cracked as a result of too much exposure to the sun or due to aging factors by stimulating the connective tissues.
• It eliminates the dull and faded appearance of the skin and boosts cell regeneration by increasing blood flow and oxygenation.
• It removes the wrinkles that appear due to repeated muscle contraction, such as the ones around the mouth and eyes.
• It reduces acne scars.
• It opens blocked pores.
• It reduces the difference in the distribution of pigmentation.
• It reduces scars marks.
Am I a good candidate for the dermabrasion surgery?
If you have acne scarring, pigmentation, stretch marks, milia and seborrhea, you need dermabrasion. You can determine whether you would need a one-off treatment(for a special occasion) or a specific skin condition treated, by talking to our friendly advisors and they will guide you on how you can get the best from the procedure.
How is dermabrasion done?
The process is done under local anesthesia but some surgeons also prefer to use general anesthesia so that you are completely unaware of all the facial skin manipulation that is evidently required during this procedure .
The surgeon will examine your skin to assess factors that could affect the outcome of the surgery and to determine the proper procedure for your condition. Many surgeons recommend pretreatment with Retin A, for several weeks before seeing the doctor. But before the procedure, a complete medical history is taken and examination is conducted to evaluate the general health of the patient. Skin type and color, ethnic background and age are important factors that should be discussed prior to surgery.
First, the skin is cleansed with antiseptic agent. Many surgeons freeze the skin with ice packs or a spray that freezes the skin. The surgeon then uses a hand-held high speed rotating dermabrasion machine -- about the size of a pencil -- with a small cone of sandpaper or a stiff brush on its end. That instrument sands down the outer layer of the old skin and leaves a scab which remains on the face for about a week. As the scab peels off, new skin appears to reveal its natural radiance and luminosity, reducing fine lines and rejuvenating your complexion quickly and without discomfort.
Infection and bleeding are easily controlled. Discoloration and swelling may occur for few months. During that time, hypoallergenic makeup is usually recommended. Most people can return to normal activities in seven to ten days while the new skin is largely healed by 12 weeks.
How long is the recovery period from dermabrasion?
The surgeon may advise you to stay in the hospital for a day after dermabrasion, as this is the period during which the skin 'weeps' the maximum after the procedure. You would be discharged with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications and a skin care regime involving washing with soap and water and application of ointment on the abraded areas. You would be advised to follow up once in 3 to 4 days to ensure that all is going well.
What can I expect after the dermabrasion?
The 'weeping' stops in a week's time, after dermabrasion, leaving behind totally de-pigmented skin, except for the skin around the eyes. Normal skin colour will return over a variable period from 6 to 8 weeks. However, you will be socially presentable after about 3 weeks. After this period, cosmetics may be used to conceal the whitened areas.
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