Dermabrasion is a mild to intense cosmetic surgery procedure that can be performed as an outpatient basis. It can take anywhere from two to six hours to perform and the costs of the procedure are determined by the extent to the amount of chemicals and effort used in giving the patient the desired results.
Factors
The recovery time for dermabrasion is anywhere from seven to ten days, depending on the extent of the patient's swelling. The cost for the procedure will range as well, again depending on how much work is done. Dermatologist's offices vary in their financial guidelines depending on in-office financing or requiring that the patient pays up front. The doctor's geographical location is also a determining factor in the cost of the procedure.
Insurance
Dermabrasion is generally not a covered procedure with many insurance companies, unless there are extenuating circumstances that lead to the procedures necessity. A doctor can determine the necessity that will help the insurance company determine their underwriting approach. If the procedure is in fact covered, it will depend on a physician's assessment of the patient's health as it is related to the procedure.
Prices
Many dermatologist's offices will finance the procedure for dermabrasion, along with assessing a finance charge for any unpaid balance(s) that are accrued on a monthly basis. For a partial dermabrasion procedure, the cost generally ranges anywhere from $1,500-3,000. A partial dermabrasion involves targeting certain points on the skin or area that is to be treated. A full dermabrasion procedure ranges anywhere from $2,500-6,000 and covers multi-areas of treatments in order to achieve desirable results.
