title: Dermabrasion on scars.
abstract: Dermabrasion utilizing wire brushes and Fluro-Ethyl refrigerant anesthesia is an effective way of ameliorating a variety of epidermal and dermal defects. Familiarization with proper equipment and technique is imperative. The overall incidence of troublesome complications is relatively low and is offset by the considerable value of the procedure. The patient is spared the hazards of general anesthesia and hospitalization.
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000295:instrumentation; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications