About Dermabrasion
Key Highlights
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Effectively reduces the appearance of acne scars, surgical scars, and fine lines.Improves overall skin texture, tone, and radiance for a more youthful look.Can treat sun damage, age spots, and certain precancerous skin lesions.Offers a controlled and predictable method of skin resurfacing.Stimulates the growth of new, healthier collagen for long-term benefits.
Who is this surgery for?
- Moderate to severe acne scarring or pitted scars.
- Fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the mouth.
- Sun-damaged skin, age spots (solar lentigines), and uneven skin tone.
- Certain benign growths like rhinophyma or epidermal nevi.
- Superficial scars from surgery, injury, or trauma.
- Selected precancerous skin lesions (actinic keratoses).
How to prepare
- Consultation with a dermatologist to assess skin type and suitability.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., isotretinoin, blood thinners) as advised.
- Avoidance of sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners for several weeks prior.
- Starting a pre-procedure skincare regimen, often including retinoids or hydroquinone.
- Arranging for transportation home post-procedure, as sedation may be used.
- Informing the doctor of any history of cold sores (herpes simplex).
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary redness, swelling, burning, or itching.
- Changes in skin pigmentation (hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation).
- Infection, though rare with proper aftercare.
- Scarring, particularly if aftercare instructions are not followed.
- Milia (tiny white bumps) formation during healing.
- Cold sore reactivation in susceptible individuals.
- Prolonged redness (erythema) that can last for several weeks.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial healing involves a raw, oozing surface for 5-7 days, requiring gentle cleansing and frequent application of a protective ointment.
- Skin will feel tight, followed by peeling and flaking as new skin forms.
- Strict sun protection with high-SPF, broad-spectrum sunscreen is mandatory for several months.
- Avoid picking, scratching, or using harsh products on the treated area.
- Makeup can typically be resumed after 1-2 weeks, once skin has re-epithelialized.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing progress.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 10-14 days for initial healing; 2-3 months for full results and redness to subside
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering dermabrasion in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with dermatology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform dermabrasion. MediFyr helps you compare dermatologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for dermabrasion compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 88 – USD 385 | 0 days (outpatient procedure) | ~ 10-14 days for initial healing; 2-3 months for full results and redness to subside | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 656 – USD 2,868 | 0 days (outpatient procedure) | ~ 10-14 days for initial healing; 2-3 months for full results and redness to subside | Know More |
Sarah Davis, 42, is a high...
Sarah Davis, 42, is a high school teacher and mother of two. For years, she felt self-conscious about the deep acne scars on her cheeks and forehead, a remnant of severe teenage acne that never fully faded. The texture made applying makeup difficult and she often caught her reflection in classroom windows with a pang of regret. During a consultation, her dermatologist, Dr. Evans, recommended dermabrasion, explaining it would mechanically resurface the skin to smooth out the pitted scars. The procedure itself was performed under local anesthesia; Sarah remembers the sound of the rotating brush and a sensation of pressure, but no pain. The recovery was the hardest part, her face was red, swollen, and oozing for about a week, requiring diligent wound care. Over the next three months, the redness faded to a pink hue and then subsided. The texture of her skin improved dramatically. Emotionally, Sarah moved from a place of resigned acceptance and hidden shame to one of newfound confidence. She now enjoys going makeup-free on weekends and feels her outward appearance finally matches her vibrant, energetic personality.