Microdermabrasion is performed first and then the chemical peel best for your skin is applied to the skin. For a no downtime treatment, a Glycolic or AHA Peel is used. For a deeper exfoliation, a Jessner's, TCA or Acne Peel is used.
Laser treatments are superior to chemical peels in how controllable and precise it is. It's easier to just target an acne scar or a few spots on the skin with a laser. The laser is also better for deep collagen remodeling. If you are trying to address wrinkles or sagging skin, lasers will be a better option.
You may get better results when you do both a microdermabrasion and chemical peel at the same time. And you get the best results when you get them done at AlluraDerm MD Med Spa in Albuquerque!
Chemical peels generally work best on superficial imperfections; conversely, microneedling penetrates deeper to improve more troublesome issues. Many people with wrinkles find a combination of microneedling and chemical peels deliver the best results.
Generally speaking, chemical peels are better for more advanced skin problems or signs of aging, as facials tackle more superficial issues. When used together, both skin treatments promise lovely, younger-looking skin.
A retinol peel is ideal if you want to rejuvenate, hydrate and refresh your complexion. If you have more specific skin concerns including acne or aging signs such as fine lines and wrinkles, then a retinol peel could be the perfect solution for you to reduce symptoms.
Dermatologists recommend superficial peels if skin issues only affect the top layer of the skin, the epidermis. Because superficial peels do not penetrate the deeper layers, they carry a lower risk of side effects and the skin tends to recover more quickly.
Also, since the treatment is so minimally invasive, it might not help people with deep creases and lines and more significant signs of aging. If you're just beginning to show signs of aging or have some dark spots or acne scars that you want to banish, microdermabrasion might be the right choice for you.
In some cases, it may make sense to receive a light chemical peel every two to five weeks. If you opt for a medium chemical peel, you may want to receive this treatment every three to nine months. A deep chemical peel is one of those treatments that is only performed once.
It usually takes several treatment sessions to see the desired outcomes. Most people notice some improvement after their first chemical peel, but with multiple treatments over the span of several months, patients will be astonished by how much better their skin looks.
Because microdermabrasion is a more mild procedure, it is not effective in correcting more severe skin issues. Laser skin resurfacing is a better option for patients with more advanced issues such as extensive scarring or extreme discoloration.
A light, or superficial, peel produces results that usually last between one and two months. A medium peel's results will last between two and six months, and the results of a deep peel last forever.
The Days After
After three to four days, most of the peeling should be complete, but it may take anywhere from five to seven days before your fresh, new skin has developed. Within seven to fourteen days, your skin should be completely healed.
Finally, flat moles can be shaved, treated with a deep chemical peel, or lasered.
While dermaplaning and chemical peels are effective apart, they work synergistically together. Dermaplaning helps to remove the outer layers of the skin, making the chemical solution in a chemical peel far more effective.
Microdermabrasion is safe and effective for all skin types. The exfoliating crystals are very fine and won't cause damage to your skin. Since microdermabrasion requires no incisions or anesthesia, there's no risk for scarring or infection. Treatment is painless and can take an hour or less.
What ages are appropriate for microdermabrasion? While there are no specific age or sex restrictions, typically children over age 12 up to adults age 65 can get microdermabrasion. While there is no age maximum, mature skin over age 70 may have slightly higher risks of bruising and skin abrasions.
Shrink enlarged pores and blackheads
Microdermabrasion isn't recommended if you have an active breakout of acne or irritated skin, which includes blackheads. But if you get blackheads often, the treatment may be a way to shrink your pores.
A chemical peel can cause treated skin to become darker than normal (hyperpigmentation) or lighter than normal (hypopigmentation). Hyperpigmentation is more common after superficial peels, while hypopigmentation is more common after a deep peel.
What Age Is Good For A Chemical Peel? You can start chemical peels in your 20s. Dr. Harish believes that using chemical peels in 20s and 30s can keep your skin healthy and fresh during the later years as well.
A total of four to six treatments, spaced out over several weeks, provide the best results.
The deep peel contains high concentrations of trichloroacetic acid, and it's the most powerful of the chemical peels. While it produces more dramatic results than superficial or medium peels, it also requires a longer recovery time, and the procedure takes longer.
This can help minimize wrinkles, dullness, hyperpigmentation, and scarring. It may also help skin disorders like acne and rosacea. However, a chemical peel can't treat deep wrinkles and scarring. It also won't tighten loose skin or reverse sun damage.