title: Microdermabrasion in clinical practice.
abstract: Microdermabrasion is the general term applied to the technique of abrading the skin with a high-pressure flow of crystals. Patient selection, equipment, and technique for face, hands, and chest are described. Results of a survey on the efficacy of the treatment are provided.
authors.affiliation: Cosmetic Surgery Associates of Westchester, White Plains, New York, USA.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Bernard
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Beran
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rusin
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005145:Face; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection