Dermabrasion for Scars and Wire Loop Electrocautery for Rhinophyma

David B Hom1, Jeffrey Harmon2

  • 1Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California.

Summary

Diamond fraise dermabrasion and wire loop electrocautery are effective, minimally invasive treatments for skin surface irregularities and rhinophyma. These low-cost procedures offer significant facial improvements with potential for enhanced healing through future regenerative medicine applications.

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