Dermabrasion or laser
I had 3year old surgical scar on my left hand... which process is best for treating this scar dermabrasion vs laser...and what are the side effects...
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A century-old mechanical method of getting rid of acne scars, dermabrasion is an outpatient surgical process. It is performed by a professional medical doctor and involves controlled abrasion or removal of your upper to the mid-layer skin, depending on the size and depth of the affected areas.
Following are the steps involved in the dermabrasion process:
The procedure can take anywhere between 20 minutes – 60 minutes.
Some temporary side effects that you may face after undergoing dermabrasion include, redness and swelling, milia, enlarged pores, and discolouration of the skin.
The wounds that form during dermabrasion are relatively painless, as long as you stick to a strict post-surgery care regimen of changing the dressing, applying sunscreen, and keeping the skin clean and moist to prevent scabbing.
Failing to follow post-surgery care regimen may expose you to the risk of infections, allergies or scarring if the dermabrasion you undergo is too deep. These conditions, however, are treatable, though, prevention is always better than cure!
You will be asked to cleanse your skin many times a day and apply ointment or change the dressing and avoid exposure to the sun for a couple of days. Once the new skin appears you need to use a sunscreen of 30 SPF or above to protect your skin when you venture out in the sun.
The new skin growth occurs after a period of 5 – 8 days, post which, you need to visit your doctor for a repeat check-up.
You can opt for dermabrasion if you haven’t consumed any oral medication for acne in the past one year, do not have diabetes, pus-filled active acne, herpes, immune disorder, blistering burn scars or any other active skin infections and conditions. This process is also not for you if you have recently undergone a facelift or brow lift, or are pregnant and nursing.
You are an ideal candidate for dermabrasion if you have nearly dried or flat acne scars.
Cost of Dermabrasion can vary depending upon the city/locality, clinic/hospital type & amenities, experience of the provider, the technology & material used, skin area and skin type etc.
Please consult your doctor to get the exact treatment plan and price quote suiting your unique needs.
Results are not considered to be permanent. Acne may disappear for few months or years and may re-appear.
People interested in this topic also read:
1. Aronsson A, Eriksson T, Jacobsson S, Salemark L. Effects of dermabrasion on acne scarring. A review and a study of 25 cases. Europepmcorg. 2018. Available at: http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/9059675. Accessed March 2, 2018.
2. Yu P, Diao W, Qi Z, Cai J. Effect of Dermabrasion and ReCell® on Large Superficial Facial Scars Caused by Burn, Trauma and Acnes. 2018. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1001929416300475. Accessed March 2, 2018.
3. Lynch S A, Schwarz KA. Dermabrasion - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. Sciencedirectcom. 2018. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/dermabrasion. Accessed March 2, 2018.
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