Dermabrasion for Medically Indicated Skin Conditions: More Than Cosmetic Resurfacing

Dermabrasion may be used for certain scars or medically indicated skin conditions, not only cosmetic resurfacing.

MOH-aligned fees typically include:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 1,200 – 2,500
• Anaesthetist: Not typically required

Coverage depends on indication:
• Traumatic or surgical scars may be covered
• Cosmetic resurfacing is excluded

State functional or symptomatic benefit clearly in the referral.

Technique alone doesn’t define coverage purpose does.

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