Now, after nearly a year's experience performing micro-dermabrasion, John M. Yarborough, MD, presented his clinical insights to colleagues attending the 1999 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Yarborough, a renowned dermatologic surgeon in private practice in New Orleans, LA, is credited with promulgating dermabrasion treatment since the 1970s. The skin renewal procedure may also be used on the chest, neck, arms and hands with virtually no complications.
Patients really enjoy the treatment and are pleased with the results.
Dr. Yarborough discussed the effectiveness of micro-dermabrasion with reference to the following six indications. He noted that in most cases, a minimum of 5 initial treatment visits, seven to 10 days apart, is required to achieve optimal results. Further, ongoing maintenance sessions will be needed. Greatly enhances poor, dull skin texture by gently resurfacing the superficial skin layers. Polishes and reduces fine, crepey lines on the cheeks generally caused by aging and sun-damage.