What is dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion is a treatment that improves skin irregularities by removing the top layer of skin and giving it a more smooth and regular appearance.
With dermabrasion scars and superficial wrinkles around the lips and face can also be corrected, although no treatment can eliminate them altogether.


There are age limits to undergo dermabrasion?

No, there are no age limits for undergoing this type of treatment.

The variables that influence the success of treatment are many: in general, people with fair skin are more likely to get results better than subjects with dark complexion, Asian or African. And in some regions of the body the scars tend to be more evident, such as in the thoracic region, behind the ears and shoulders.

What other interventions can be performed with the dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion can be performed alone or in combination with other techniques such as surgical face lift, peelings, fillers or other medical treatments and cosmetic surgery.

What are the risks and complications of this type of treatment?

Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure quite simple. When this type of treatment is performed by a specialist in plastic surgery results are generally very good. However, this is a surgical procedure where the complications (bleeding, infection, hypo-or hyperpigmentation) are rare but can happen.
To reduce the risk of complications is still important to follow the advice of the the surgeon before and after surgery.

What type of anesthesia is practiced?

Dermabrasion is usually performed under local anesthesia and on a day-hospital.
If treatment is particularly extensive (eg, dermabrasion on entire face) it may be necessary to use general anesthesia resulting in hospitalization in the clinic overnight.

How long is the treatment of dermabrasion?

The duration of treatment varies depending on the extent of the region and ending with an occlusive dressing that is removed after 4-7 days.

What information should be followed after treatment of dermabrasion?

In order to obtain the best possible outcome after surgery is essential that you follow carefully all the information that the surgeon will give you from time to time.
In the period following treatment is recommended the application of sunscreen with high protection and sun exposure must be avoid for several months.
The resumption of normal activities is very dependent on the type of intervention that you have undergone.

What sort of results can be achieved with dermabrasion?

The aesthetic result that can be achieved with this type of treatment is influenced by several factors (type of skin, body area affected, etc.)..
The result is permanent and will be finally reached approximately 6 months after the treatment.