Seattle Dermabrasion doctors

	William Portuese, MD Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon 1101 Madison St Suite 1280, Seattle		3 answers
	Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS Seattle Plastic Surgeon 1135 116th Ave. NE Suite 630, Bellevue		3 answers
	Philip Young, MD Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon 1810 116th Ave. NE Suite 102, Bellevue		3 answers
	Shahram Salemy, MD Seattle Plastic Surgeon 901 Boren Avenue Suite #1650, Seattle		1 answer
	Henri P. Gaboriau, MD Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon 22840 NE 8th St. #103, Sammamish

Recent Answers

Is a Board Certified Dermatologist the Best Way to Go for Dermabrasion? Is a Board Certified Dermatologist the Best Way to Go for Dermabrasion?

A: Facial plastic surgeons and dermatologist can perform dermabrasion

Facial plastic surgeons and dermatologists can both perform dermabrasion quite satisfactorily. It is a great procedure for acne scars and perioral wrinkles. When used conservatively it is an excellent adjunct to facial cosmetic surgery procedures.

William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Can I Use Bleaching Cream (Topical 4% Hydroquinone) and Have Dermabrasion at the Same Time I have several dark spots result from glycolic acid burn at the spa. I saw dermatologist who prescribes topical 4% hydroquinone bleaching cream. Can I have dermabrasion to improve the pigmentation while I am using bleaching cream?

A: Dermabrasion not done to improve pigmentation

Dermabrasion is not used to improve pigmentation on the face. A dermabrasion may cause further hyperpigmentation and darkening, especially if the patient is on hormones or gets sun exposure. For a glycolic acid burn at a mini spa continue to use the hydroquinone to reduce the hyperpigmentation.

William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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 treat scars there because in any case want to believe to get better private life also there are the best specialists.

The doctor in Russia trated my face to min depth because i'm dark complexion but my friend could solve the problem after the 3 procedure when his scars were worse- because max deptn and he's white so what i've got to do to be treated to max depth well time is running

A: Dermabrasion can help with Acne Scar but their are other options that should be considered for more improvement

Dermabrasion can help with Acne Scar but their are other options that should be considered for more improvement. In my opinion, fat grafting / Young Volumizer, is one way of improving your acne condition. It does this be breaking up the scars underneath, giving your skin more vascularity to heal from future procedures. Excisions and cutting out some of the scars can help. Subcision is another way of getting the scars to heal in a less depressed fashion, fat grafting is an extension of this idea. After these procedures, I think resurfacing is then best done next and after all of the significant cutting out of the lesions is done. I have more information on my website. The question about getting max dermabrasion for dark complexion can be done. I think the only group that could have a detrimental affect are african americans and darker indian asian groups. In your case, I think you can have the maximum in terms of resurfacing / dermabrasion / laser resurfacing.

Thanks for reading, Dr Young

Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon