ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION ‘‘Dermabrasion is dead. CO2 laser resurfacing is the best method for removing acne scars and wrinkles. Microdermabrasion is a new technique with no downtime and can clear up acne scars and improve wrinkles. Dermabrasion has too many complications and is operator or technique dependent. CO2 laser resurfacing is much easier to learn than dermabrasion. There is too much bleeding and risk of scarring with dermabrasion.’’ The lists of claims and counterclaims about a time-honored technique as dermabrasion go on. The truth is that dermabrasion still remains a vital technique in the hands of a properly trained and experienced dermatologic and plastic surgeons. The complications from dermabrasion are no different or more frequent than any other resurfacing technique.
