I had a skin problem and was told to use a cream to eliminate it, but instead it burned my face. Now I still have the skin problem and the scars. I have heard some stories of side effects and would like to know if this procedure could help me reduce or eliminate the scars. They are on my cheeks. Thanks
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I agree with Dr. Portuese that dermabrasion is not the best treatment for pigmented areas on the face. Dermabrasion works very well for elevated or depressed scars and for deep creases around the mouth “smokers lines”.
For my patients with localized areas of hyperp...
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus...
Real dermabrasions go deep into the skin and cause raw , oozy wounds which look like when you fall down and scrap your knees. They do great for improving scars. Micro laser and micro dermabrasions are very superficial and look like nothing happened and are good for maintenance...
