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What is the Best Treatment for Aged Skin Dermabrasion or Laser?

I am researching a number of resurfacing treatments and wanted to know which is the best of Dermabrasion and Laser for an aged skin type.

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Dermabrasion versus Laser for facial resurfacing?

Dermabrasion is a time honored procedure for resurfacing. It involves sanding of the skin under local anesthesia with a diamond sanding wheel or a brush. Afterwards patients usually wear bandages for up to one week. The results are excellent when performed by a specialist skilled in the procedure. Laser resurfacing generally is done by either a fractional or an ablative laser (various types), and the ablative is much more invasive and often associated with prolonged... more

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