How To Treat Hypopigmentation

Dermabrasion

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Dermabrasion is a much less intense technique than a chemical peel. If individuals don't have the time or the inclination to undergo a procedure that requires weeks of potential downtime, dermabrasion is a happy medium. This exfoliating technique uses rotating instruments to remove the outer few layers of skin. Though it can be employed at any point on the body, most individuals use the technique on their face. This is a popular treatment for individuals who wish to improve their skin's appearance. If individuals have layers of healthier skin underneath their skin with hypopigmentation patches, dermabrasion might help even this out. Even if their skin hasn't started healing yet, dermabrasion can still help get rid of old flakes and make an individual's coloration look smoother. During this procedure, the dermatologist will use numbing anesthesia on the patient's skin and then remove the outermost layers. Since it's an outpatient procedure, patients can go home immediately following the treatment. After spending some time resting, individuals should be good to return to work the next day.

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