Dermabrasion
It is a non-surgical procedure for treating black spots on the face skin, age spots, acne scars, sun damage and non-deep thin lines and light wrinkles. The process of peeling the skin with special medical device without using laser or chemicals is called “dermabrasion”. The skin becomes smoother, lighter, softer.
Dermabrasion Skin Peeling, Sanding
The process that takes around 30 minutes is repeated several times based on the need. 14-15 days are given as intervals between sessions. It is suitable to have at least 3-4 sessions for long-term retention.
Since dermabrasion is not a surgical operation, there is no need to make any preparations. No anesthesia is applied. No scars, pain, swelling or bruises occur. It can be easily applied to both genders and all age groups.
Hasta uygulamadan sonra özel krem ve nemlendirici kullanarak derinin kendini yenilemesine destek olur. Seans sonraları yüzde kızarma görülmesi normaldir. Kısa sürede normale dönecektir.
After application, the patient supports the self-renewal of skin by using special cream and moisturizer. It is normal to see rashes on the face after the session. It will return to normal in a short time.
The important points to pay attention to after the sessions are not to be exposed to sunlight, not to use sauna and to avoid sports which require intensive effort.
The skin problems for which dermabrasion are used are as follows:
- Acne marks: The bad view of the marks caused by acne is eliminated.
- Accidental or postoperative scars: If the scars in question are not too deep, the upper layer of the skin is peeled off and the scars are removed.
- Unwanted tattoos: It helps to remove some tattoos, although not very often.
- Wrinkles: In particular, the appearance of fine lines around the mouth is reduced.
- Skin color change: Skin color changes caused by external factors such as sun etc. are returned back to normal.
Who cannot undergo dermabrasion?
- Skins with allergic reactions to cold
- In areas with herpes and open wounds
- Those who have undergone acne treatment in the last year
- People who had face lifting operation a few years ago
Complications
- The color of the skin in the post-treatment area may temporarily darken.
- After 1 month, the rash in the skin returns to normal.
- Sun sensitivity increases in areas where dermabrasion is performed
It is also worth mentioning the temporary side effects of dermabrasion. Firstly, scars may occur due to the operation effect for a period of time after the procedure. You may have rashes on your skin for 6-12 weeks. In the area where the procedure is applied, your skin may become darker and may show extreme sensitivity to the sun.