Factors to Consider Relating to Preoperative and Postoperative Dermabrasion Procedure
Following certain instructions prior to dermabrasion process reduces
the risks involved in the treatment and also aids faster and safer
recovery. Some such advice includes avoiding a drug Accutane for around
two years prior to demabrasion surgery. This is because doctors believe
Accutane to be responsible for causing certain serious healing problems
associated to dermabrasion.
Medications that reportedly thin down the blood must not be taken
within three weeks of surgery. Most important among these medications
is to avoid aspirin and aspirin containing products. Some herbal
products including Vitamin E that thin the blood should not be consumed
before three weeks of surgery.
Patients with a history of Herpes require special care. Doctors
generally prescribe Valtrex to prevent reactivation of Herpes. A daily
routine including glycolic acid moistures and Retin-A is advised to
facilitate effective skin care process. It is also important to wash
the area to be dermabrated before undergoing the surgery. Also
immediately before surgery there must not be any makeup on the face and
hair must be tied back so that it does not interfere with the
treatment.