title: Dermabrasion: state of the art.
abstract: Dermabrasion was developed to remove acne scars but has now been utilized for other cosmetic and therapeutic problems. New instruments, anesthesia, and postoperative dressings have given rise to improved results. Complications and contraindications are emphasized. There is an increased popularity in dermabrasion.
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D001684:Biological Dressings; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D011182:Postoperative Care