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How Much Does Dermabrasion Cost?

Apr 4, 2009
I have acne pick scars and want to try dermabrasion to reduce the appearance. what do i need to spend to get this done by a doctor (vs. an esthetician)?

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Dermabrasions do great to smooth out certain scars and bumps and wrinkles and is usually done under local anesthesia for $3500 for the cheeks and $5000 for the whole face. Your face is bandaged for 3-5 days and red for 1 week followed by pinkness for 4 weeks. Makeup covers it well after 1 week...

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Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...

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