The Basic Of Microdermabrasion Treatments

microdermabrasion treatment

For you who want to make your skin look younger and healthier, microdermabrasion treatment is a good option to be done. Microdermabrasion treatments are given at dermatologist office, plastic surgery clinics and even at spas.

If you want to just freshen your look and make your skin glow, you will see the result after  one single visit microdermabrasion treatment. But for permanen results, its normally recommended to do more than one treatment.

Taken for beauty reasons, microdermabrasion treatments are use to exfoliate the skin, to reduce wrinkles, acne scars, or age spots. The goal of microdermabrasion treatments are to remove the top layer of dead skin cells and let the new, healthy fresh skin show beneath. Microdermabrasion exfoliates and polishes the skin while stimulating it to grow new healthier skin that has improved elasticity.

It takes  about 30 minutes to complete a facial treatment. This microdermabrasion treatment  done with a small device that has two openings. One opening directs tiny crystals onto the skin which provides the exfoliation.

Microdermabrasion treatments rarely to have complications. The side effects could be mild like skin irritation. People with acnes or rosacea, may be at a higher risk of skin irritation from these treatments.

After  receiving microdermabrasion treatment, your skin probably will be more sensitive to chemicals and the sun.

Generally, the cost of microdermabrasion treatments will vary according to whom you visit.  Plastic surgeon clinics or dermatologist will obviosly cost more than treatments from spa.

Glycolic Acid peel Explained

glycolic acid chemical peel

Finding the right treatment for acne problems is what many people have to deal with. It is quite difficult to determine which treatments are most appropriate for your face.  For that, I will discuss about the treatment of peeling, one of them is Glycolic Acid peel.

Is Glycolic Acid Peels safe for you?

In order to see how do glycolic acid peels work  in resulting a better skin,  we have to know first about the specific parts of the skin and the process involved.  According to some experts glycolic acid peels have been used around Asia for hundreds of years ago.

Basically, A chemical peels are cosmetic treatments that use chemical substances in certain concentrations to stimulate the exfoliation process of skin layer. Exfoliation is the removal of old dead skin cells on the skin’s outermost layer. Naturally our skin cells will age and gradually die and be replaced by new cells beneath. However, due to the effects of aging and the effects of free radicals makes the skin dry and become irregular.

Glycolic acid is one type of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Another type of AHA is Citric acid. Glycolic acid derived from sugarcane and is therefore considered safe. Different concentrations of glycolic acid will have different uses.

With the concentration of 70%,  glycolic acid  can remove rust and oil. Whereas if used with a concentration of 10% or more is considered dangerous and it has been regulated by government regulations.

Over The Counter (OTC) of glycolic acid usually contain a concentration around 5 – 8%. Glycolic Acid is used as an exfoliating agent because of high acidity and solubility in water. Glycolic acid is available in the form of a cream or solution to be applied on skin. After being applied over the skin they create a chemical reaction which follows by  the removal of the upper skin layer which has been damaged by acnes, scars or wrinkles. Then the inner layer takes place which is fresh and free of any kind of damages. Through this process in the shortest period of time you will notice a significant change in your skin surface

The other components of the skin peel product combines dead skin removal and water to rinse the debris as well as neutralize acid remains on the skin. The skin is washed, the newer and younger skin is exposed but to this step the face is still red, tender and easily inflamed.

For this reason, after glycolic acid peels, patients are warned not to expose to sunlight as it has no protection yet and could easily be sunburned. It may leave the skin too sensitive requiring several days of recovery.

TCA Peels At A Glance

Tca-peels

TCA peel or trichloroacetic acid peel is one of chemicals peels used in skin or other parts of the body as cosmetic. TCA peel is effective for people who have wrinkles on face of the level low to moderate and you can get this treatment on medical spa or cosmetic surgery center. Make sure that they are a certified service provider and has experience with the treatment procedure before you approve them on you.

TCA Peel procedure is usually done for aesthetic and cosmetic reasons, for people who are not satisfied with the texture or appearance of their skin and want to get fast, convenient and simple treatment.

Even, TCA peel can also be indicated to remove pre-cancerous cells on your skin and therefore it is possible if the treatment will be reimbursed by insurance, if you are covered by insurance.

Tricholroacetic acid (TCA)  is used for medium-level cases such as patients who had a superficial wrinkles or fine lines and blemishes. Pigmentation problem like discolored skin, acne, or age spots, can be also helped with TCA peel.

TCA peel can also be applied to eliminate wrinkles and pigmentation in neck or other areas.

This chemical peel works by removing layers of skin that has been damaged by aging, sun, smoking, and other factors. Trichloroacetic acid  (TCA) peel  is one of the acid used to remove old dead skin cells that are not desirable.