Long Island Dermabrasion doctors

	Joshua L. Fox, MD Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon 165 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights		1 answer
	James C. Marotta, MD Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon 267 East Main St Suite B5, Smithtown		1 answer
	Channing R. Barnett, MD New York Dermatologist 163A East 70th St., New York
	Lawrence Bass, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 568 Park Ave, New York
	Kari L. Colen, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 742 Park Avenue, New York

Recent Answers

Active FX Combined with Dermabrasion for Acne Scars? I went to a Plastic Surgeon (Boarded Certified) and he recommended Active FX with dermabrasion in some areas for mild acne scarring. Is it common to combine these procedures?

A: Dermabrasion combined with Active Fx

I offer both of these treatments and I don't think combining them albeit in seperate areas is unreasonable. Dermabrasion will tend to treat deeper problems like scarring where the active Fx componant of the laser will treat more superficial problems like hyperpigmentation. Another option would be for you to have the Deep Fx and Active Fx, the Total Fx for your acne scars. No head to head studies exist comparing these modalities for acne scarring so you'll have to rely on the experience of your doctor. Ask him or her why he prefers dermabrasion followed by Active Fx over the Total Fx.

James C. Marotta, MD

Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is It Normal for Open Comedones to Develop in an Area Recently Treated by Dermabrasion? I had spot dermabrasion three weeks ago to remove an indented scar. After two weeks, I went in for a consultation, and I was told I could begin to wear make up to cover the treated area. However, the skin began to dimple somewhat after about two days, and I stopped using make up on the area altogether. Now it looks like there is an enlarged pore in the middle of the treated area, with a large open comedone. Other whiteheads have also started to form in this area. Should I be worried?

A: Is it Normal for Comedones to Develop in areas treated by Dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion involves mechanically resurfacing the skin with an abrasive tip driven by a high speed rotary hand engine. The most common complication encountered after dermabrasion are milia (whiteheads) and acne flares. Milia are tiny epidermoid cysts which usually disappear after the procedure. These minor adverse effects should be anticipated and may be treated by comedone extractions, topical tretinoin, other prescription topical medicine, and possibly oral antibiotics. Enlarged skin pores may also develop but usually shrink to normal size once the swelling has subsided. Some other potential complications include infection, scarring, hypo or hyper pigmentation, and persistent erythema.

Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon