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Dermabrasion in Miami, Fl

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This procedure has become increasingly popular over the past few years as women seek to look younger and fresher. In Miami, Florida, dermabrasion is performed by Dr. Andree Bustillo M.D FACS using a laser-assisted technique. There are many benefits to dermabrasion, including making the skin look younger, removing wrinkles, reducing scarring, improving skin tone, and giving the appearance of having had plastic surgery. Schedule an appointment today!

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Dr. Bustillo uses this procedure to treat upper lip wrinkles and certain scars.

The ideal candidate for upper lip dermabrasion is a person who has upper lip wrinkles and has light colored skin.

Is the dermabrasion procedure for you?

The ideal candidate for upper lip dermabrasion is a person who has upper lip wrinkles and has light colored skin. These patients will obtain a great improvement without changes in skin color. Patients with darker skin are not candidates for upper lip dermabrasion, as the procedure may result in hypopigmentation, or a lightening of the skin color in the area treated. Patients with darker skin types and upper lip wrinkles are ideal candidates for the medical roll CIT. This is another procedure for upper lip wrinkles that Dr. Bustillo prefers for patients with darker skin types.

The ideal candidate for scar dermabrasion is a person who has a raised and/or uneven scar. Occasionally, Dr. Bustillo will surgically revise the scar and use dermabrasion six weeks later to improve the scar.

Understanding the Dermabrasion procedure

Dr. Bustillo performs the dermabrasion procedure under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis.

The treatment starts two weeks before the actual date of the procedure. At this time, the patient will start to apply a topical cream daily on the area to be dermabraded. This helps to prepare the skin for the dermabrasion. The procedure takes about fifteen minutes to complete. Dr. Bustillo occasionally performs the upper lip dermabrasion as part of a facial rejuvenation surgery, such as a facelift.

Like every surgical procedure, there are some possible complications that can follow the dermabrasion procedure. Bleeding after the procedure is rare, but if it occurs, it can be controlled with light pressure. There is also the risk of infection, which extremely rare, and occurs less than 1% of the time. Scarring and pigment changes are also potential complications.

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What to expect after the Dermabrasion procedure

The night of the procedure should be spent relaxed. Activity should be kept to a minimum. The head should be kept elevated using two pillows to help reduce swelling. Dr. Bustillo recommends placing small zip lock bags with frozen peas on the area 10 minutes, for every hour spent awake for the first 48 hours. This is done to help reduce swelling.

The post-operative period after the dermabrasion is not painful. Tylenol is usually enough to control any minor discomfort. Dr. Bustillo will provide you with additional pain medication, in the event that you need it. An antibiotic cream should be applied twice a day to keep the area moist.

The dermabraded area will gradually turn from red to pink in five days. There on after, the pink will gradually return to normal skin color. The smooth skin will be evident in seven to ten days after the procedure.

Patients that undergo dermabrasion are, by enlarge, extremely happy.

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Dermabrasion FAQs

What is dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion is a skin resurfacing procedure used to improve the skin quality and texture. It works by removing the top layer of the skin, allowing the new skin to grow and replace the previous skin. Dr. Bustillo uses dermabrasion to treat acne scarring, scars, and upper lip wrinkles, also known as “smoker’s lines.”

Are there any limitations to what dermabrasion can achieve?

Dermabrasion will improve the appearance of the skin. However, if it is being used to treat acne scarring, it will not completely remove all of the scaring. Patients that have dermabrasion done for acne scarring report a sixty to seventy percent improvement.

Who is the best candidate dermabrasion?

Healthy men and women who have acne scaring, scars, or upper lip wrinkles are good candidates for dermabrasion. The patient must have light skin, as people with darker skin are not candidates for dermabrasion. Darker skinned people may have problems with skin discoloration (hypopigmentation) if they undergo a skin resurfacing procedure.

What happens during a consultation for dermabrasion?

Dr. Bustillo will personally meet with you during the consultation. He will examine and evaluate you. He will then show you before and after pictures and then explain the surgical procedure from beginning to end. This explanation will include what surgical technique he will use, where the surgery will be performed, what type of anesthesia, and a step-by-step explanation of what the recovery will be like. You will then meet with the patient care coordinator, who will explain the scheduling details and the cost.

Where is dermabrasion performed?

Dr. Bustillo performs the dermabrasion procedure in his office-based operating room.

What type of anesthesia is used for dermabrasion?

Dr. Bustillo performs the dermabrasion procedure under local anesthesia with sedation.

How is the actual dermabrasion procedure?

Dr. Bustillo first applies a topical anesthetic cream and then anesthetizes the area with local anesthesia. The skin is then dermabraded with the dermabrader. At the conclusion of the procedure, Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Bustillo applies an antibiotic cream.

What dermabrasion office is near me?

If you live near Miami, FL, Dr. Andres Bustillo offers dermabrasion among its services and is conveniently located at 6705 Red Rd #602, Miami, FL 33143.

What is the recovery like after skin resurfacing?

The recovery for dermabrasion is rather mild. The patient is allowed to return home after the procedure. The post-operative period is painless. Patients are given pain medication in case they need it. The patient will then apply an antibiotic cream twice a day for about seven days. The patient typically develops a scab over the area that is dermabraded. The patient returns to the office at about seven days after the procedure. At that time, Dr. Bustillo will remove the scab. New skin will then be revealed. The area may remain pink for about one to two weeks. The natural skin color will slowly return.

How soon after dermabrasion procedure will I be able to return to work?

Patients are generally able to return to work about one week after the dermabrasion procedure.

Does insurance cover the cost of skin resurfacing?

Dermabrasion is not covered by insurance.

Why Choose plastic surgeon Dr. Bustillo?

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor for more than 10 years
  • American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at The New York University
  • Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Residency at The University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • General Surgery Internship at The University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital

Last Modified December 2, 2022 by:

Andrés Bustillo, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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