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Will i experience scabbing after dermabrasion? is scabbing a side effect of dermabrasion? if so, does everyone experience scabbing?

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: Scabbing will occur and then when the scabbing heals, fresh skin is underneath.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 3/3/2013

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