Cost of Dermabrasion for Acne Scars


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As dermabrasion is a cosmetic surgery it is considered non-essential and is therefore only very, very rarely available on the NHS. Therefore you will almost definitely have to fund it yourself. As with all private surgery the cost will vary extensively between countries and even between practitioners in the same country. The size of the area to be treated is also a factor in the price. It is advisable not to attempt to get a ‘good deal’ when choosing a practitioner to perform your treatment. Your priority should be finding the best practitioner for you so that you will get the results you want. The results of bad dermabrasion can be not only disappointing but sometimes actually upsetting. Unfortunately, often the more you pay, the more experienced and proficient a practitioner will be.

The Cost of Private Dermabrasion

It is very difficult to give a good average estimate of the cost of dermabrasion. Some sources say that it costs around $1500 per treatment in the US. In the UK it can cost anywhere between £1000 and £5000, depending on the clinic and the extent of dermabrasion required.


These fees usually only cover the cost of the actually procedure and further costs are likely to include the price of anaesthesia and of consultations. Often, clinics run promotions that offer you a first consultation for free.

How to Pay for Dermabrasion

Cosmetic surgery is often very expensive. A number of cosmetic surgery clinics offer a selection of payment schemes to help pay for it. Some operate schemes that allow you to pay off the cost over a number of years, while some have plastic surgery loans available. With such a number of options it is a good idea to keep your wits about you. If you are particularly bad with money it is often a wise idea to discuss your plan with someone who is pretty shrewd with their cash, just to make sure you are not signing up for a very expensive scheme. Having a good knowledge of the other options available to you on the market will allow you to make good financial decisions about your treatment.

Dermabrasion on the NHS

As dermabrasion is a cosmetic and non-essential treatment it is almost certain that you will not get it funded by the NHS. The only way that this will come about is if your doctor deems you to be seriously mentally ill as a result of your acne scarring. This happens only in exceptional and deserving circumstances and the conditions for making treatment available are extremely strict.

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