Dermabrasion for Deeper Resurfacing

Resurfacing options differ in how deep they work. This page reads one comparison and what it asks you to take from it, for readers around Cos Cob.

If dermabrasion is new to you, start with the dermabrasion overview.

Shallow against deep

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons writes: "In general, chemical peel is used more often to treat fine wrinkles, and dermabrasion and dermaplaning for deeper imperfections such as acne scars." Read it as a split. Fine wrinkles go with chemical peel. Deeper imperfections such as acne scars go with dermabrasion and dermaplaning.

Matching the term to your skin

The words in that sentence are general. Your provider can say which description fits what you see in the mirror. The society's own dermabrasion page has the full text.

Steps to take

• Name what you want treated: fine wrinkles, acne scars or something else.
• Ask your provider which of the three options fits that concern.
• Ask why, and write the answer down.