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Dermabrasion Didn't Help my Ice Pick Scars

I had dermabrasion done at the beginning of this summer. My dermatologist said my scars were deep enough that the laser would not make enough of a...

Dermabrasion Procedure for Shallow Acne Scars

Hi, how long do you need to continue your social activities after dermabrasion? And do you take medicine to lessen pain? If I have 20 sessions of...

Is There an Alternative to Dermabrasion for Acne Scars?

Is dermabrasion still the best method to reduce acne scars? My dermatologist recommended it to me and I think (or hope) that there is probably a...

Can I Have Max Strength Dermabrasion?

Dear Doctors  I'm 29 and Still  Have Acne Scars Even After 2 Dermabrasion Procedures  i live far from the US but want to...

Acell Matristem After Dermabrasion?

What do you think about using Acell Matristem, an extracellar matrix, after a dermabrasion for acne scars?

Is Dermabrasion Effective for Deep Acne Scars?

Hi, I'm considering dermabrasion for my acne scars. Most of my scars are 0.2-0.5 mm deep. Is the dermabrasion the right one or should I go for the...

Possible to Do Dermabrasion at Home?

I have two acne scars on my nose and a few on my chin and cheeks. the ones on my nose are driving me nuts. Docs say not bad enough for dermabrasions...

Dermaroller/Dermabrasion While on Low Dose Accutane

I've been getting dermaroller/dermabrasion procedures done by my dermatologist for acne scar treatments, but I tend to occasionally break out (a...

Dermabrasion for Thin, Scarred Skin After Taking Accutane?

I've been taking accutane for 9 days(2 months ago)I don't know what happend, but my skin become thin, and very fragile.Now I have some texture...

Dermabrasion 6 Months After Active FX for Acne Scars and Hyperpigmentation

I had laser active x in my face for acne scars and hyperpigmentation and did not do anything. That was 6 months ago. And now I would like to have a...

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