COMBINED CHEMICAL PEELING AND DERMABRASION FOR DEEP ACNE AND POSTTRAUMATIC SCARS AS WELL AS AGING FACE

The combination of chemical peeling and dermabrasion for the improveme nt of facial wrinkles, acne, posttraumatic scars, and abnormal pigment ation was first described by Dupont in 1972 and Horton in 1984. We hav e been using the combined technique since 1972, and we have obtained m ore satisfying results than by using these techniques independently. T he purpose of this paper is to summarize the results obtained using th e combined technique of chemical peeling and dermabrasion and to empha size a simple method of postoperative care that can be applied after a ny physical or chemical rejuvenation technique. Whereas the combined t echnique takes advantage of depth-controlled surgery, less bleeding, l ess postoperative pain, less risk of local and systemic complications, and longer lasting results, the covering of the wound with one layer of fine mesh gauze is another advantage that provides easy postoperati ve care.