5 Ways Dermabrasion Can Improve Your Skin

Sun exposure, acne scars, fine lines, and uneven pigmentation can affect how your skin looks and feels. If over-the-counter creams haven’t delivered sufficient results, dermabrasion can. 

This procedure works by carefully removing the outer layers of damaged skin, making way for fresh skin cells to grow in their place.

At Oral & Facial Surgery of Mississippi in Flowood, Mississippi, Dr. Michael R. Nichols provides specialized facial cosmetic procedures, including dermabrasion.

Here are five reasons why so many of our patients swear by this procedure.

1. Diminishes acne scars and facial blemishes

Acne breakouts often leave behind uneven indentations or raised scar tissue that distorts your skin's texture. Dermabrasion softens these deep physical irregularities by removing damaged upper skin layers. 

Mechanical skin resurfacing can noticeably improve texture in cases of severe scarring. As fresh skin grows during recovery, it reduces scar depth, giving your face a far more uniform contour.

2. Reduces fine lines and wrinkles

Repeated facial expressions and natural aging create fine lines, especially around your lips and eyes. Light chemical peels or home skincare products target only the outermost layer of dead skin cells, but dermabrasion reaches the deeper layers where wrinkles form. 

This added structural support softens fine lines and tightens facial skin.

3. Evens out skin tone and sun damage

Sun exposure causes dark spots, age spots, and blotchy patches that don't fade easily. Dermabrasion strips away damaged, hyperpigmented surface cells. Once healing is complete, your skin tone looks clearer, brighter, and more consistent across your face.

4. Minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores

Large, congested pores can make skin look rough or aged. When dead skin, debris, and oil build up around pore openings, they stretch the surrounding tissue, making pores more noticeable. 

Dermabrasion clears out deep blockages while removing damaged upper tissue. As you heal after treatment, the skin around your pores contracts slightly, making pores look visibly smaller and less prominent.

5. Improves absorption of your daily skincare products

Thick layers of dead skin cells and surface damage create a barrier that keeps moisturizers and serums from penetrating effectively. By removing this dull outer layer, dermabrasion exposes healthy skin that absorbs active ingredients much faster. 

What to expect during your dermabrasion evaluation

Before scheduling your procedure, we conduct a thorough consultation to discuss your medical history, skin type, and goals. 

To learn more about dermabrasion and our full menu of cosmetic skin treatments, schedule your appointment by calling Oral & Facial Surgery of Mississippi today.