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There is increased risk of pigmentation issues. While Hyperpigmentation or darker spots is easier to treat and is manageable, hypopigmentation or lighter spots is difficult to treat. It is important to choose experienced provider especially when it comes to treating darker skin tones. Good luck!
Thanks for your question. The major risk with any resurfacing procedure in dark-skinned people is alteration of the pigment. In dermabrasion, if you go too deep you can damage the melanocytes which are the pigment producing cells in your skin. This would result in a lighter area; in extreme cases the skin would then be white. Most experienced practitioners would know when to stop so you don't go too deep, but it is a risk nevertheless. The other thing you should know is that even when you do resurfacing appropriately, darker skinned people can then get a hyper pigmented area. This can be helped with prescription creams though. Good luck.
Most likely, at 5 days after dermabrasion, there is a lot of swelling--and healing to be done--at the treatment site. In fact, it is quite reasonable to see continued improvement for months after dermabrasion treatment. You would do best to follow your treating physician's post-operative in...
Thank you for your question. It would be helpful to see pictures of your scarring in order for us to provide the most applicable answer. I suggest that you move forward and consult with another board certified facial plastic surgeon. Please keep in mind that the goal of dermabrasion is to create...
Thank you for your question. When did you receive the dermabrasion procedure? I ask because there can be some redness and swelling that develops after a treatment. I suggest that you discuss the recovery process with your board certified facial plastic surgeon because you should have been give...
