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Is Microdermabrasion Beneficial for Sun Damage on Face?
asked 2 years ago by 2338anon in Chesapeake, VA
Latest answer by Lee Robinson, MD
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Tags: face, sun damage
I recently visited a plastic surgeon to discuss the removal of a nonpigmented nevi on my face. With my family history of actinic keratoses, BCC, and fair complexion, the doctor recommended I undergo dermabrasion on my face to treat current sun damage. I am in my early 20s and do not have any deep wrinkles or scarring on my face. I do practice "safe sunning" now, but I cannot truthfully say that I always have. Would dermabrasion, or a different type of procedure be a practical or beneficial option at this time?
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Microdermabrasion for the treatment of sundamage
Microdermabrasion will improve the appearance of sun damage by exfoliating the top layer of the epidermis. It is not the most effective or efficient method however. Depending on the severity of your sun damage you have options ranging from aggressive skin care products (Obagi NuDerm) to fully ablative laser resurfacing(Erbium laser Peels).
For your average run of the mill sun damage with minimal wrinkling, we recommended a combination of a TCA peel followed by good quality skin care....
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Lee Robinson, MD
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon