If older nieces and nephews are concerned about scars, dermabrasion may be right for them. Here’s what you need to know:

For Older Nieces and Nephews

Dermabrasion and dermaplaning are procedures that may be used to soften, smooth out and improve facial and body scars from accidents, acne, dog bites and previous surgeries.

In appropriate candidates or older children, the procedures may be performed under local anesthesia, but most of your nieces and nephews will prefer general anesthesia. There will be some down time as the skin heals and the healing process requires patient compliance – no picking and no scratching!

Like all surgical procedures, there are risks of scarring, infection, change in color or pigmentation, and this will be discussed in detail at your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

For Savvy Aunties

For our Savvy Aunties, facial wrinkles and lines may be softened with dermabrasion – especially the stubborn frown lines.

Please contact me or another qualified, board certified plastic surgeon with any questions before making a final decision about dermabrasion or dermaplaning.

Dr. Michelle Zweifler is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and General Surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation as well as breast and body contouring. After successfully completing an Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship with John Q. Owsley, M.D., Dr. Zweifler established her plastic surgery practice in New York City. She is on the staff at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital.

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Published: August 7, 2013