Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a treatment with many applications in dermatology and dermatologic surgery, from removal or reduction of acne and chicken pox scars to facial skin rejuvenation. The procedure, sometimes called surgical skin planing, consists of planing off the surface layer of skin with a rapidly rotating brush. The planing action removes the skin surface, and a new layer of skin grows to replace the skin removed. The principal after-effect is redness of the skin similar to severe sunburn; medications are prescribed to alleviate discomfort. Healing usually is complete in about 10 days. Patients must avoid sunlight for 3 to 6 months after treatment. A technique that removes less surface skin is called microdermabrasion; it is used most often for superficial skin defects and may be repeated at intervals.

Each potential candidate for dermabrasion needs thorough evaluation by a dermatologist to make certain that dermabrasion is the correct procedure for that individual and that the patient fully understands possible after-effects. For example, pigmented skin may be permanently lightened in the area of dermabrasion, and a person prone to form keloids after skin injury could be at risk for scarring. Post-procedure treatments are available to minimize most after-effects. Dermabrasion may be combined with other procedures such as soft-tissue augmentation to maximize effectiveness.

2. Find Russian equivalents to the following expressions:

sagging of the skin, the superficial removal of dead skin cells, a worthwhile anti aging regime, one of the main factors in delaying the aging process, may also be beneficial, to seek advice, to advise before purchase, make-up includes sun block, impossible to stop the natural aging process, however it is possible to delay it.

3. Find English equivalents to the following expressions in the text:

многоцелевая процедура, применяемая в дерматологии; омоложение кожи лица; хирургическое выравнивание кожи; снятие верхнего слоя кожи; быстро вращающаяся щётка; похож на сильный солнечный ожог; снять неприятные ощущения; избегать солнечных лучей; осознаёт в полной мере возможные осложнения; склонный к образованию коллоидной ткани; образование шрамов; чтобы повысить эффективность.

4. Make the annotation to the text/ using following questions:

1. What can dermabrasion beapplied in dermatology and dermatologic surgery for?

2. What does the procedure consist of?

3. What instrument is used?

4. What is the effect of this procedure?

5. What is the principal after-effect of it?

6. What kind of other procedures may dermabrasion be combined with to maximize effectiveness?