title: The use of sandpaper in chemical peeling combined with dermabrasion of the face.
abstract: The combined use of chemical peel and dermabrasion of the face was widely accepted since the first reports of DuPont and Horton. We present a refinement of this combined method by introducing the use of a simple diathermy head cleaner (Surgikos, Inc) as a safer method of face abrasion. This disposable device, available at every surgical theater allows a better control of the abrasive tool, permits a more accurate depth of the abrasion, and reduces the incidence of unexpected complications in this combined technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lusthaus
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Benmeir
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Neuman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Weinberg
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Wexler
mesh_terms: D002615:Chemexfoliation; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans