Comparing Different Skin Treatments: Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels
Both microdermabrasion and chemical peels are two very popular procedures that help achieve skin renewal. Microdermabrasion is a relatively simple cosmetic procedure while chemical peels are much more complicated and require professional care.
Your doctor can give you more information about which procedure is ideal for you, but essentially, it will all depend on the problem you want to fix and your personal expectations. If you'd like a heads-up on which of these skin renewal procedures could most likely to help you out, here are a few points that may help you decide.
Achieving Younger Looking Skin with Microdermabrasion
This procedure is very appealing to most people because it doesn't require anesthesia or painkillers and can be performed in a doctor's office, in a salon, or spa. The main idea behind microdermabrasion is to offer a deep exfoliation for skin renewal.
Microdermabrasion can be done anywhere on the body, not just the face. It is a quick process that takes no more than 30 minutes and is fairly painless.
Your skin will be smoother and younger looking after this procedure, however, if you want to prolong the effects of microdermabrasion it is highly necessary that you follow up with weekly exfoliation. You can try natural skin treatments such as homemade scrubs and citrus juices or products made with natural ingredients.
In order to protect your newly exposed skin you should always apply sunscreen after having microdermabrasion. If you have sensitive or dry skin, ask the technician to use gentler crystals like sodium bicarbonate micro-crystals.
As this treatment can cure a various assortment of skin ailments, microdermabrasion acne scars should not be counted out as to how this can improve their texture and diminish their appearance
Chemical Peels Can Reach Deep
Chemical peels should always be performed by a medical professional even if it is a light peel. A dermatologist is most often the professional of choice for this type of skin treatment. Chemical peels range from light to deep depending on the chemicals that are used, which makes them more versatile than microdermabrasion.
Light chemical peels are usually done with AHAs like glycolic acid, lactic acid or fruit acids. This type of peel is a good way of treating superficial problems such as fine lines, uneven skin tone, dry areas, and even acne. It can cause some stinging but does not require anesthesia.
People that need to undergo a medium or deep peel will definitely need anesthesia and pain medication. Medium peels are performed with Trichloroacetic acid or TCA and can help treat the same problems as light peels.
Deep peels are done with phenol. This type of peel will require a person to withstand a longer recovery time. The normal progression of this type of treatment begins with scabs that will form and later fall off revealing a lighter looking skin.
A phenol peel will make the skin lose its ability to produce melanin. Therefore, it is important to use a good sunblock for the rest of your life.
Beyond all this another option one has using chemical peels is acne scars treatment.
How Could a Microdermabrasion Cream Work as an Acne Scar Repair Treatment
Natural skin products like BIOSKINEXFOL can help gently rejuvenate damaged skin and progressively diminish acne scars effectively. The all natural microdermabrasion product is an acne treatment cream that contains Helix aspersa muller extract and abrasive micro-crystals which help it remove wrinkles, age spots and acne scars gently and effectively.
Published March 17th, 2010
Filed in Skin Care