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. Stelnicki can discuss the risks and benefits of these three non-incisional therapies for facial rejuvenation with you.