Dermabrasion is a method of renewing the skin's surface and producing a smoother, more naturally textured and pigmented surface.  Dermabrasion has the potential to repair or help conceal many kinds of skin defects, particularly wrinkles, sun damage, excessive pigmentation, or scars from accidents, acne, or previous surgery.  The procedure employs a diamond-tipped, rotary instrument which removes or abrades the existing upper layer of skin in a precise manner.  Dermabrasion is performed in our office under local anesthesia and patients may be prescribed medications to help with tenderness after the procedure.  Healing typically occurs within about a week.