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Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion, Dermasanding or Dermaplaning is a surgical procedure that has been performed since the late 1950s. It is another example of a treatment, which aims to “resurface” the skin. It is similar in its aim to lasers or chemical peels, but uses a machine to remove the outer layer of the skin or epidermis, and then the top third part of the dermis of the skin, (please see diagram below indicating the depth of resurfacing). The various devices used in the procedure either abrade the skin cells with a brush or diamond particles (dermabrasion), sand them down with crystals (dermasanding) or skim them off with a precision blade (dermaplaning).

In recent years, the use of this particular form of skin treatment has declined as chemical peels and lasers have become more popular. A milder form of dermabrasion, known as microdermabrasion, has become very popular recently.

Dermabrasion can be used to treat wrinkles and certain pigment marks caused by sun damage. It is useful for reducing the appearance of raised or sunken scars due to acne, chicken pox, or certain surgical scars. It can also be used to remove some tattoos, although lasers are more commonly used for this today.

Dermabrasion is usually performed under a local anaesthetic and is often combined with some form of sedation to make you feel drowsy and to lessen any pain or discomfort. The procedure may take up to an hour, and generally causes a lot of bleeding until the required depth of skin removal is reached and cold compresses are applied.

Depending on the extent of the procedure, most people may heal within 9 or 10 days and be generally presentable to the general public after this period. Redness of the skin can take 3 months or so to fade.

Private costs for a dermabrasion can range from £1,000 to several thousands of pounds depending on the extent of the area treated.

Please note that all clinics offering cosmetic surgery should be registered with the Healthcare Commission, as they need to follow certain standards for the safe provision of cosmetic surgery and receive regular inspections to ensure that National Minimum Standards are met.

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