Successful results from dermabrasion come primarily from superficial treatments. The deeper you need to dermabrade for the desired result, the greater the risk of scarring and hypopigmentation. Consequently, the best results come from more superficial treatments.
Are dermabrasion results really depth-dependent?
Do superfacial or very mildly depressed scars (acne-pox) respond better than deeper ones?
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A: Dermabrasion for superficial scars only.
Yes superficial or shallow scars respond better to dermabrasion than deeper scars. Dermabrasion of deeper scars will likel produce minimal results or result in worse scarring. Deeper scars may respond better to skin needling or fractionated laser techniques.
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