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Skin-smoothing surgery

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Skin smoothing surgery - series
Skin smoothing surgery - series
Alternative Names

Dermabrasion


Risks

The risks for any anesthesia are:

  • Reactions to medications
  • Infrequent but potentially severe heart or breathing problems

The risks for any surgery are:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Scarring

Additional risks include permanent skin discoloration (either lighter, darker, or pinker).


Review Date: 04/30/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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