title: Dermabrasion.
abstract: This article describes the method of dermabrasion and results obtained in various types of dermatologic conditions. Indications for surgery, appropriate patient selection, adjunctive surgical procedures, potential complications, and recent controversies are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Orentreich
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Orentreich
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D000075202:Contraindications; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care; D015595:Skin Aging; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery