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Can dermabrasion remove a tattoo? What is the success of it?

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deniz825Dec 2, 2017

Hi. I am wasted of making laser removal. I think I dont have any other chance but dermabrasion. What about the success of it? Please can you help me? I really feel helpless

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Donn R. Chatham, MD

Dermabrasion is a procedure which mechanically removes a portion of the skin (epidermis and the upper dermis) as a way of stimulating new skin growth in cases of scarring or sun damage. For example skin that is scarred from old acne can be improved once healing is complete after dermabrasion....

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Curiously, I had a patient with similar story who sustained a dimpled, indented scar on the tip of his nose following traatment with lasers. If you were contemplating the use of a permanent filler, I would suggest thinking twice. Permanent fillers, no matter how enticing the word permanent...

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS

Yes, I would d/c your products for at least 4-7 days and just wear sunscreen. Good luck!

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Francis Johns, MD

Thank you for your question.The skin after a dermabrasion is very sensitive and it is completely normal for it to stay pink for a while. An allergic reaction will set healing back as well. Typically after a dermabrasion patients will remain bright pink for 2 weeks, then fade to a light pink by 4...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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...

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Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

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