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Dermabrasion:
What
to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
Dermabrasion,
in the most simplest of terms, is a process that “sands”
the skin. The goal of this procedure
is to do away with the upper most layer of skin that may have
become dull or uneven, and instead replace it with a new, smoother,
and younger looking layer. This procedure has become widely
popular to do away with small wrinkles, scars, age spots, and
also to decrease acne scars and pock marks. During the dermabrasion,
you will be anesthetized, your top layer of skin will be frozen
and an abrasive agent, usually a rotating brush, will be used
to flake off the frozen skin. The new skin is extremely tender,
and there may be some pain associated with the healing process.
While rare, some dermabrasion disasters do occur, and in order
to avoid any unsightly surprises, here is a list of questions
to ask your doctor pre-surgery:
Your
underlying layer of skin will be pink. For how long?
You will want to avoid facing the world with an unnatural looking
pink face, and so it is important to know what to expect. Obviously,
the pink color cannot be avoided, yet if it takes eight or
ten week to regain your normal skin tone, this little bit of
information will go a long way to scheduling your procedure
for a time that does not coincide with the family Christmas
party, the company picnic, or the vacation to Cancun. The latter
is especially important since that new layer of skin is extremely
sensitive to sun for almost three to six months, and also the
biting winds of winter should be avoided.
What
are the side effects? Every surgery has its list of side
effects, and dermabrasion is no different. As a matter of fact,
these may include a darkening of the skin, scarring, infection,
and even changes in skin color. Some of these side effects
may only be temporary, but some may be permanent, and so it
is vital to not only know about the risks of the procedure
but also know how to prevent them or at least minimize the
risks.
Is
that normal? This is a question most often asked at two
o’clock in the morning when a sleepless patient looks at herself
in the mirror and wonders if the itching, burning, redness,
or scabbing are indeed normal or the early warning signs of
something gone wrong. Be certain to ask your physician exactly
what to expect, for how long to expect it, and to what extend
it will materialize. For example, you will want to know just
how red your skin will be. For how long will the scab be on
your face, and when can you expect the burning sensation to
cease?
Will
pigmentation change? It is true that pigmentation may
increase or decrease, leaving your skin looking darker or lighter
when compared to the surrounding skin of the neck. While darker
skin may be treated with bleaching creams, lighter skin will
be there to stay and only time and controlled sun exposure
may darken it a bit.
What
are your credentials? You want to make sure you deal
with a surgeon or professional who not only has the schooling
to perform the procedure, but also extensive experience and
background.
As you can see, even though dermabrasion is a worthwhile procedure
that delivers promised results, it is in fact the deliberate
damaging of the top layer of skin, and thus should be undertaken
advisedly, and at the hands of a professional. Sadly, it appears
that the market is being flooded with individuals who may have
undergone a few classes, in some cases not even this is the
case, purchased the necessary equipment, and are now underbidding
the existing clinics to entice frugal patients to come to them.
Unfortunately, cut rate dermabrasion may also result in cut
rate results, and the horror stories that are now circulating
on the Internet and that may be seen on TV specials are only
too true; please remember that your face is well worth the
price of experience, expertise, and extensive know-how! This
is not the time to skimp, save, and pinch pennies.
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