Dermabrasion in Pottsville & Hazleton, PA

Dermabrasion is a procedure employed to enhance the skin surface by improving or eliminating contour irregularities.  Performed on as outpatient basis, using a local anesthetic in combination with intravenous sedation,State Licensed, Nationally Accredited Ambulatory Surgical Facility, (see ‘about Keystone Surgery Center’) Dermabrasion involves the use of a power skin dermabrader or “sanding wheel”  device to gently strip away excess unwanted skin cells, thereby  improving deep or concentrated wrinkles, chronic acne scarring or skin surface irregularities resulting from prior injury.  Dermabrasion is particularly useful for correcting contour irregularities in the area of the cheeks and around the mouth.  Following this procedure, a “brush-burn” type of wound results, requiring topical wound care for about 5-7 days until surface healing occurs.  What emerges following this healing process is an enhanced, smoother skin contour and more radiant complexion.   This improvement in facial skin contour can, in turn, minimize the need for the use of camouflage cosmetics in women or the embarrassment resulting from chronic acne scarring, thereby enhancing confidence and self esteem.

When considering dermabrasion, or indeed any cosmetic procedure, be sure to select a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). As a board certified plastic surgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice experience and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (The Mark of Distinction in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery® ASAPS), Dr. Robert Kimmel welcomes the opportunity to help you achieve your goals and enjoy a happier, more confident lifestyle.

Dermabrasion – Before and After Photos

For more details on this procedure or to schedule a consultation, please call Robert M. Kimmel, MD, FACS, PC at (570) 622-2900, (570)455-4252 or contact us via email.