Dermabrasion: Q&A

Ask a Question

Hypopigmentation + Dermabrasion

Thickened Scarred Skin After Dermabrasion on Cheeks. 1.5 Years Post Op. Not Sure What to Do?

I have thickened skin on my cheeks 1.5 years after spot dermabrasion. I feel that the doctor went too deep, because the area is hypopigmented as well....

2 doctor answers

Pigmentation differences after dermabrasion on one cheek

A Year Ago I Had Dermabrasion on One Cheek. I had hypopigmentation and now one cheek is obviously lighter and it is difficult to apply make-up that...

2 doctor answers

Excimer Laser to Correct Hypopigmentation?

I have post hypopigmentation due to Dermabrasion years ago. I have been told that you must get below the scar tissue which is withholding meloncites...

3 community comments

How to Get my Skin Texture Back After Deep Dermabrasion and Remove Hypopigmentation?

I had dermabrasion done 3years back for deep acne scarring on my cheeks. the doc went a little too deep and ruined the texture of my skin. i now have...

1 community comment

After Dermabrasion, Hypopigmentation on Both my Cheeks - Is There Anything That Can Be Done?

I had a dermabrasion done on both my cheeks in August 2006 to try and help acne scars and now i'm left with hypopigmentation. Can anything be done to...

1 community comment

Fraxel Laser for Hypopigmentation Due to Dermabrasion on Asian Skin?

Hi i got dermabrasion done, and it has left me with hypo pigmentation, also i have enlarged pores now. can fraxel laser help to restore pigment? i...

How Would You Treat Post-dermabrasion Hypertrophic Scarring with Hypopigmentation in a 32 Year Old Caucasian Male? (photo)

Dermabrasion was performed in late 2011 on a cup-like concave hypotrophic cheek scar resulting from a mole removal 15 years prior. The dermatologist...

Dermabrasion Newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest stories,
photos, and expert answers.


Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok