Acne Scar
One thing that you have to remember about dermabrasion is that it should not be confused with the term microdermabrasion, which is also known as a power peel. Microdermabrasion is also known as the Parisian Peel and the Lunchtime peel as well. These types of peels are not at all effective for acne scarring however; they are more effective for fine lines as well as complexion rejuvenation.
Demabrasion, as you may know, has actually been around for decades. In the beginning, sandpaper was actually used in order to remove the damaged skin and to also allow the new skin to be able to grow into its place however, they now have machines that have a rotating wheel that is quick and that is also diamond edged. This is the device that is most commonly used now for any type of acne scar treatment. The results that you get from the dermabrasion are all based on how coarse the wheel is that is being used. The normal procedure will last around an hour or a half of hour. One thing that you should keep in mind if you are thinking about having this procedure done is that your skin is not going to be frozen or numbed first.
Another thing that you should know about dermabrasion is that it works best on the patients that are light skinned or who have dark skin with acne scars. Dermabrasion doesn't work well on patients not of those skin tones. If you are going to have dermabrasion done to treat your acne scar you need to make sure that it is the best method to use first. You also need to keep in mind that it is going to take a few days for you to heal, your skin is going to look scraped for a while and then a scab will form over it. There will also be generally swelling in the area of the treatment. After time has passed and the scab falls off, you will notice that your skin will be reddish for a couple of weeks and then you can go back to your normal routine without acne.
Now that you know a little about dermabrasion, let's talk about laser resurfacing in order to treat an acne scar. In case you are unaware of what laser resurfacing is, it involves the use of a laser to remove the surface skin so that new skin forms on top of the old skin. Keep in mind if you are considering this type of treatment for an acne scar, remember it is a fairly new procedure and there has been only a small amount of research completed. One reason laser resurfacing seems very promising is because of the fact that the laser is able to penetrate deeper into the skin, as it is easily controlled than with other methods. If you have a single acne scare, the procedure want take but a couple of minutes. The more of an acne scar you have the longer it will take. When it comes to recovering from treatment, you can recover in several weeks if you follow the doctor's instructions.
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