Dermabrasion: clinical uses in otolaryngology

Dermabrasion has been a mainstay for the treatment of significant acne scarring. Recently, however, there has been a trend toward expanding the use of dermabrasion to include many other reconstructive procedures. Dermabrasion has become a valuable tool for the facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. This article presents a thorough review of the expanded indications for dermabrasion in the head and neck region. In addition, the contraindictions, anatomic considerations, equipment, technique, postoperative course, and potential complications of facial dermabrasion are discussed.