Surgical Dermabrasion

Chronic acne can leave permanent scars on the face or trunk.  A scar is formed as the natural part of the healing process.  These scars vary from deep pit scars to angular and wavelike depressions.  Fortunately, excellent treatments are available at our office to reduce the appearance of acne scarring.  Surgical dermabrasion can be highly effective in smoothing out or removing these scars.
This procedure is very different from microdermabrasion which is a spa technique.
Surgical dermabrasion usually requires a week or so of initial healing before the patient can appear in public. But this recovery time is certainly  worth it to the many people who have achieved excellent improvement in their scars. Dermabrasion can  be used to remove severely sun damaged skin and has been shown to prevent skin cancer in individuals with this problem. Dermabrasion is also an excellent way to improve  wrinkles, such as those on the upper lip or chin.
Surgical dermabrasion requires a skilled physician to achieve the best results. Both Drs.William and Patrick Coleman are highly trained in dermabrasion and happy to discuss this option with you.