Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a type of surgical skin planing, generally with the goal of removing acne scarring and other skin or tissue irregularities, typically performed in a professional medical setting by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon trained in the procedure. It has been practiced for many years, before the advent of lasers, and involves controlled deeper abrasion of the upper to mid layers of the skin using a variety of strong abrasive devices, including a wire brush, diamond wheel or fraise, sterilized sandpaper, or salt crystals.