The removal of the surface layer of the skin by high-speed planing or sanding. Originally, dermabrasion was performed to improve the appearance of scars that resulted from injury or disease. It is now also used to treat acne scars, remove tattoos, and correct sun-related skin damage such as fine wrinkles and age spots.
Dermabrasion, or ‘skin planing’, is a method of removing the superficial layers of the skin, useful in the treatment of tattoos and acne scars.
A surgical procedure used to resurface the skin. It may remove acne scars, nevi, tattoos, or fine wrinkles on the skin. Complications of the procedure include infection, skin pigment changes, or scarring.
A method employed to eliminate the outer layers of skin involves the use of planing wheels powered by compressed air. This technique enables the controlled removal of skin layers.
The process of enhancing the appearance of scars, such as those resulting from acne, or eliminating tattoos by utilizing high-speed sanding to remove the outermost layer of the skin.
The removal of extensive scars or marks on the skin by means of high speed abrasive brushes.