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Dermabrasion: Multimedia

Author: Christopher B Harmon, MD, Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Coauthor(s): Chad L Prather, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
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Updated: Apr 3, 2009

Multimedia

A Bell hand engine is pictured.
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Frigiderm is an effective spray refrigerant used in wire brush and diamond fraise dermabrasion.

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For full-face procedures, beginning abrading at the dependent areas along the mandible or the chin and working toward the center of the face is best.

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Further Reading

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Keywords

dermabrasion, cutaneous resurfacing, resurfacing surgery, dermabrasive resurfacing, skin resurfacing

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Christopher B Harmon, MD, Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Christopher B Harmon, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, American Medical Association, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and Medical Association of the State of Alabama
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Chad L Prather, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Chad L Prather, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatology Foundation, and Louisiana State Medical Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Désirée Ratner, MD, Director of Dermatologic Surgery, Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Désirée Ratner, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, American Medical Association, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Phi Beta Kappa
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Michael J Wells, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Michael J Wells, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, and Texas Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Managing Editor

John G Albertini, MD, Consulting Staff, Dermatologic Surgery, The Skin Surgery Center; Program Director, ACGME accredited Fellowship in Procedural Dermatology
John G Albertini, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology and American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

Glen H Crawford, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Dermatology, The Pennsylvania Hospital
Glen H Crawford, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Phi Beta Kappa, and Society of USAF Flight Surgeons
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Dirk M Elston, MD, Director, Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center
Dirk M Elston, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

 
 
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