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Bodysculpting
- before & after
Microdermabrasion and chemical
peel both achieve their results by removing
the top layers of the skin and stimulating
new skin growth. Microdermabrasion does this
by "sandblasting" and vacuuming.
Microdermabrasion treatments are effective
in treating acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles,
sun damage, minor pigment problems, large
pores, and uneven skin tone. A series of 5
to 7 treatments is recommended, each visit
requiring approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
You can return to your normal activities immediately
after the microdermabrasion session. Microdermabrasion
is most effective when combined with other
"deep" treatments.
Note: Surface uses medical
grade microdermabrasion units rather than
the usual over-the-counter models that some
spas are now using.
Peels use a controlled chemical
reaction to smooth the surface of your skin,
improve your skin tone and color, diminish
wrinkles and shrink blood vessels and pore
size.
Several types of peels are
available. Light peels are made of a glycolic
acid solution in concentrations much stronger
than those available in over-the-counter products
containing alpha hydroxy acids. Medium peels
go deeper within the skin using a solution
of trichloroacetic acid or TCA. (The Obagi
Blue Peel has dramatically improved the administration
of this peel.) The harshest peels use phenol
acid. This type of peel may only be administered
in a hospital setting, due to the potential
of dangerous side effects and are rarely used
any longer.
A light peel of glycolic solution will leave
your face red, but it probably will not actually
peel. A TCA peel causes your facial skin to
turn white shortly after the peel is administered.
By the next day your skin will turn red and
then start to peel off. Your skin will scab
over and then reveal healthier, new skin.
The recovery time usually takes about two
weeks. Discomfort can be managed with over-the-counter
analgesics or prescription pain medications.
Collagen materials were
the first popular fillers in the US and were
made from bovine (cow) collagen. Allergies
were a problem and the time period from testing
for cow collagen allergies to treatment could
be two months. The newest collagen is of human
origin (not from people) and doesn't require
skin testing since there are no allergies
to worry about. This material comes in several
forms depending on the area being treated.
It is commonly used to treat facial wrinkles
and lips and lasts from three to six months.
Collagen fillers can also be very helpful
in "trying out" the correction for
individual wrinkles or furrows before semi-
permanent filler injections are used.
Radiance and Silikon 1000
are the only two fillers currently approved
for use in the US. Both of these semi-permanent
fillers are made up of inert sugars and last
up to seven years. This length of time is
ideal since we can continue to treat these
wrinkles as they change over time rather than
using truly permanent fillers that can’t be
altered. Surface uses Radiance exclusively
due to its safety and clinical trial results.)
Wrinkles respond best to
a combination of surface and deep skin treatments.
Botox, filler injections, microdermabrasion,
collagen lasers, chemical peels, Thermage,
and FotoFacials all work together effectively.
Consulting a specialist will help you decide
upon the best treatment regimen for your individual
needs.
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