| Operation time | 0.5 hrs |
| Anaesthesia | local or general |
| Nights in hospital | daycase |
| Risks – common | swelling, redness, itchiness |
| Risks – uncommon | scarring, persistent redness or palor |
| Pain and discomfort | 3 – 7 days |
| Follow-up after surgery | 1 week, 2 weeks |
| Time off work | 1 – 2 weeks |
| Sports | 2 weeks – walking 4 weeks – everything |
| Result | 6 weeks until final result |
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An alternative to dermabrasion is the Smartxide fractional CO2 laser.
