Operation time0.5 hrsAnaesthesialocal or generalNights in hospitaldaycaseRisks - commonswelling, redness, itchinessRisks - uncommonscarring, persistent redness or palorPain and discomfort3 - 7 daysFollow-up after surgery 1 week, 2 weeksTime off work1 - 2 weeksSports 2 weeks - walking4 weeks - everythingResult6 weeks until final resultClick here fordetails, post operative instructionsand fees.An alternative to dermabrasion is the Smartxide fractional CO2 laser.