Dr Stelnicki pediatric plastic surgery, cleft, craniofacial and asthetic surgical rejuvination

Dermabrasion is another method for treating facial wrinkles and rejuvenating the face which has been well proven over the years. Dermabrasion reduces built-up hardened layers of skin and causes the skin to repair itself in a rejuvenatory fashion that tightens the skin and lessens wrinkling. Dermabrasion is particularly effective in treatment of wrinkles around the lips and mouth and is also effective in treatment of deep acne scarring. Dermabrasion is an excellent technique for smoothing surfaces of the skin where there is a lot of irregular patches and has the lowest risk of creating hypo or hyperpigmentation in a patient. Recovery time for dermabrasion is similar to laser. It requires approximately 3 to 6 weeks of recovery depending on the patient's skin type and the depth of dermabrasion. Like laser, the patient should be placed on an antiviral drug to prevent either canker sore or herpes breakout around the lips. Dr's Stelnicki & Brooks can discuss the risks and benefits of these three non-incisional therapies for facial rejuvenation with you.

Pre-Operative Instructions

If you are having any laser around the mouth, talk to your doctor about pre-op "cold sore" prevention.
Limit sun exposure 1 month prior to treatment
Remove all makeup on the day of surgery.

Post-Operative Instructions

Take post-op cold sore medication.
Keep face clear at all times with soap and water.
Apply petroleum jelly to face 3 or 4 times a day.
Cover face with xeroform gauze at all times for 48 hours.
Avoid all sun exposure.