CPT code 15781: dermabrasion; segmental, face
sanding the skin with a wire brush to remove the epidermis and dermis layers in a process called dermabrasion
Acne scarring is one of the prime uses for dermabrasion. It also can be used to treat wrinkling, remove surgical scars, and obliterate tattoos.
Dermabrasion
Your local dermatologist will offer dermabrasion, or your local day spa, depending on the depth of dermabrasion you are looking for. If you are looking for a more abrasive procedure that will take off more layers of skin, contact a medical spa, that way it will be under the care of a doctor.
Dermabrasion procedures should be performed by plastic surgeons or dermatologists. Additionally, the doctor performing this procedure should be licensed and capable of performing it.
Dermabrasion can help
dermabrasion
To get more information on dermabrasion facial treatments, one should speak to a qualified beautician. Alternatively, speak to specialists at stores such as Boots or Superdrug.
dermabrasion can be used to treat many kinds of skin problems including scars from other types of wounds, wrinkles, skin coloration abnormalities, and other more serious conditions such as rhinophyma
Dermabrasion does not require much preparation.The physician begins by marking the areas to be treated. a spray refrigerant is applied to the area. Some physicians prefer to inject the area with a solution of saline and local anesthetic.
The morbidity and mortality rate of this cosmetic procedure is extremely low