Dermabrasion Health Article

ORGANIZATIONS

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 11081 Winners Circle, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. (800) 364-2147 or (562) 799-2356. <http://www.surgery.org>

American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 444 E. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005. (800) 475-2784. <http://www.plasticsurgery.org>

Michelle Johnson, M.S., J.D.

WHO PERFORMS THE PROCEDURE AND WHERE IS IT PERFORMED?

This procedure should be performed by a dermatological or plastic surgeon with experience in dermabrasion. It is done in an outpatient suite. Hospitalization is not required.

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR

• What characteristics of my skin abnormality suggest using dermabrasion to treat it?
• Would laser or chemical treatments be an option?
• What is the expected cosmetic outcome for the treatment in my case?