Laser Rosacea Treatment

Insist that your surgeon discusses all of the risks and complications with you at your consultation. There could be allergic reactions to the anesthetic. Just make sure that you disclose your medical history and this is very important - your nationality. If you are susceptible to Keloid scarring or have active skin infections or afflictions such as herpes outbreaks, you may not be a good candidate for Dermabrasion.

If you have a history of cold sores, herpes or other viral infections please disclose this to your surgeon! After dermabrasion treatments, chemical peels and laser resurfacing - viral anomalies may spread and severely disfigure the treatment area. You will be placed on anti-viral medications beforehand and continue during the healing phase. Bacterial infections are also a severe risk and even water-borne or plant-borne bacterial infections can severely scar your treatment area if they are exposed to your treatment area.

If your skin is olive, black, brown and even yellow-toned - take care in your choice of resurfacing measures. Dermabrasion, Laser resurfacing and chemical peels can cause noticeable damage to ethnic skins. You should request a "spot test" if you or your doctor are uncertain.

There is also the risk of bullae (blisters), milia (or small whiteheads), infection, thicker scar tissue of the treatment area and hypopigmentation as well as hyperpigmentation, as said before. You must also be very careful if you have taken Accutane within the past year and a half (12-18 months). Accutane causes dermal thickening and can cause increased scarring

The average prices for a Dermabrasion can run anywhere from $100. (For spot treatment) to $4,000.US. for larger areas. These prices usually include anesthesia and the surgeon's fee. Medications and lab work, as well as any reversionary work, are not included in the above prices. Prices will also vary significantly due to regions surgeon and your needs.

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