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Health Encyclopedia: Skin Exfoliation And Resurfacing Treatments
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Resurfacing Treatments
Choosing a Resurfacing Approach
There are many choices for skin resurfacing (also called exfoliation), and the patient must consider several different factors that affect the choice. Resurfacing can achieve the following:
- Removal of abnormal tissue and rough skin
- Stimulation of new skin growth
- Stimulation of collagen and elastin production
In addition to determining the skill of the surgeon and the safety of the procedure, the patient must discuss the desired depth of the resurf...
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