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2012年9月16日 星期日

How Chemical Peels Can Improve Your Appearance


Chemical peels have been used since the days of Cleopatra to improve the appearance of the skin. This time tested method for skin rejuvenation can produce remarkable results. Chemical peels are performed to improve the skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discolorations.

It is important to understand that their are different chemical peeling agents available and results will vary based upon which one is used. The main difference between the different agents is in how deep the chemical will penetrate into the skin.

Generally the deeper the chemical penetrates, the better the results. This is because the skin is composed of different layers. Discoloration of the skin is a result of pigment in any of the layers of the skin, top or bottom. The collagen is present in the medium to deep layers of the skin. Chemical that enters this area will result in collagen remodeling which give a better overall skin appearance afterwards.

So what are the different chemical peels used?

-Glycolic peels are used by aestheticians and are sometimes referred to as fruit acid peels. These are the most superficial peels and are akin to a microdermabrasion treatment. They will make the skin look more refreshed, however the results are temporary and last at most several weeks.

Chemical peeling agents that penetrate the deeper layers of the skin achieve more permanent results because they actually induce collagen remodeling and will get to the pigmented portions of the skin.

- 35% TCA/Jessnerd Peel is performed to enter the medium to deep layers of the skin. This is a very effective peeling agent and is frequently used because it has an excellent balance of result with less downtime and redness then the deepest peels. This peel is performed in the office under local anesthesia.

-Phenol peel- This is the deepest penetrating peeling solution. It produces remarkable results but takes the longest to heal. This peel has to be performed in an operating room setting.

It is recommended that you meet with a facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist that is experienced with the deeper chemical peels in order to evaluate your candidacy for the procedure.




Visit the florida skin rejuvenation site for more information on chemical peels.

Dr. Steiger is an Ivy-League trained, award winning Facial Plastic Surgeon who practices in South Florida. Dr. Steiger is an expert in facial cosmetic surgery.

Dr Steiger's office is located in beautiful South Florida where he provides state of the art care to his patients. By limiting his practice to plastic surgery of the face, he ensures that he provides the best and most comprehensive care to his patients.





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2012年8月30日 星期四

Dermabrasion and Chemicals Peels to Improve the Appearance of Your Skin


Over time, age spots and other imperfections can appear on your skin. These can make you look older before your time. Today, thanks to dermabrasion and chemical peel treatments you can clear many of these imperfections on the skin. Imperfections are no fun to have they can make you self-conscious about the way you look.

Dermatologist and other skin professionals can perform these treatments to remove age spots and other issues in a clinical setting. Many times, you will need more than one treatment to clear up your particular skin issue. This has to be decided by the professional you turn to for these procedures.

The Dermabrasion Procedure

Dermabrasion is a controlled method of surgical scraping. It is performed with a diamond wheel or wire brush to smooth the rough edges on the top layers of your skin. This damages the skin enough for it to have to heal. During the healing process new, smoother skin forms. This skin must be well protected at first for it is delicate.

This procedure is highly effective in removing sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and scars from injuries or operations. It also can remove keratosis, which can be pre-cancerous growths. Severe acne scars can treat successfully with this process. Dermabrasion is performed on the face or small sections of your skin. It is often combined with other skin treatments such as chemical peels or facelifts.

How the Procedure is Performed

The skin where the procedure is going to be performed in cleaned. This local anesthetic is administered for your comfort. A cryogenic spray or ice is applied to firm up the skin. If large areas get this procedure you might even get sedated before the professional proceeds. It depends on how deep the abrasions are on your skin. One section at a time is treated at a time to remove age spots, wrinkles or whatever your issue is that this procedure will help diminish or remove.

Healing Time

Recovery time depends on how large of an area is treated. Typically, you will see new skin growth within about a week. It will be pinkish or reddish in color that slowly fades over the next month to three months. You can use makeup on the skin to make it look your normal tone.

Microdermabrasion Procedure

Microdermabrasion is a less invasive treatment for refinishing the skin than dermabrasion is. With this procedure, the top layer of skin is sloughed off to stimulate new skin growth. This helps the skin produce more collagen, which helps to smooth out wrinkles. Age spots can also be helped with this procedure. Unlike dermabrasion, there is no downtime to recover.

Chemical Peel Treatments

Chemical peel treatments come in various strengths depending on what is needed to treat your particular skin problem. These peels are ideal for treating fine wrinkles, age spots, blemishes or evening out pigmentation in the skin. It has some success with certain acne scars, removing pre-cancerous growths and can even help treat acne. The chemicals used in these peels are various acids that have been deemed safe for skin treatments. Alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid are some common ones used in this process. These are mild enough to use at home. However, they could also be used in professional treatments.

Another acid that is used is beta hydroxy acid such as salicylic acid. This acid is a common ingredient in acne solutions for one thing. Salicylic acid is another mild one that can also be used in clinical settings.

The strongest type of peel is the phenol peel. This type of peel has to be applied by a professional because it has the ability to remove even deep wrinkles not just age spots.

The Procedure

The skin is cleaned prior to the chemical peel being applied. If it is one of the stronger peels, local anesthetic may be called for along with pain meds. The acids are then applied to the area, and left on for a certain length of time depending on what is needed to achieve the results. You could feel a burning during this time. At times, cool compresses are used to relieve this feeling.

Chemical Peel Reactions

The skin usually turns red after a chemical peel as with sunburn. Then the scaling starts and lasts for up to seven days. With the stronger peels, more severe reactions can happen Mild peels can be repeated closer together than the harsher peels. Check with a professional to see how often you should have a peel for your particular skin concern.

After any of the peels, you should avoid sun exposure because the exposed new skin is quite tender and could be easily damaged. Your dermatologist or other skin specialist will tell you how to care for your skin during this time.

Risks

Chemical peels could cause color changes to the skin depending on the skin type you have sometimes these could be permanent. Some scarring could occur; but this is usually treatable. For a comprehensive list of risks you should always seek advice from your doctor.

Benefits of Chemical peels

Chemical peels could prevent you from having to have the surgical dermabrasion or other more invasive skin treatments for your wrinkle, age spots or other skin imperfections. Of course, it does depend how deep your imperfections run into the skin as to whether the chemical peels can be successful.

Consult with a Dermatologist or Other Skin Specialist

To see which one of these treatments would benefit your skin the most, consult with a dermatologist or other skin specialist. They are the people that would know if the chemical peels are an effective solution or if you need to have dermabrasion performed.

No one likes to have scars, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots or other imperfections on their skin, whether they are on the face or other parts of their body. You probably feel the same way about your skin. Today, it is easier than ever to be treated for any of these conditions.




Katerina writes about women's beauty products, recently including a very revealing wrinkle cream review. You can also read her latest anti-aging product review over here.





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2012年8月27日 星期一

Do Harsh Chemical Peels Really Improve Your Skin?


Everyone needs to have a good understanding of what a chemical peel is first before deciding if it is right for them; a chemical peel otherwise known as chemexfoliation or derma-peel is a procedure, which utilizes a chemical solution to improve the appearance and texture of one's skin.

Chemical peels can be used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, reduce scarring appearance, treat acne, and reduce the appearance of age spots, freckles, melasma, and even skin tone coloration. It is also used to improve the overall texture and color of skin. Skin conditions that chemical peels cannot help are deep creases, deep wrinkles, and sagging skin; also, a peel cannot help you if your skin needs the basic ongoing maintenance that should be done regularly.

A chemical peel is administered by applying a chemical solution such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or carbolic acid (phenol) on to the facial skin. The chemical solution then begins to blister the contacted skin surface. Once the level of blistering is achieved, the blister will peel off. Depending upon the harshness of the chemical peel administered will determine the depth layer of skin that eventually peels off as well as the recovery time. For harsher chemical peels, recovery can take several weeks and facial skin will more than likely require bandaging for several days and there is more pain involved in recovery. Many times several days in a doctor's facility are necessary to prevent infections. After recovery, the patient will be left with fresh regenerated skin, which has always been under the removed layer.

Chemical peels are not for everyone and people with darker complexions should avoid harsh chemical peels. A candidate for a chemical peel is an individual with a fair complexion.

Depending on the skin condition being treated, will determine how beneficial a chemical peel would be for an individual. Harsh chemical peels are more invasive than a mild or medium chemical peel and does come with more risks. Possible side effects of harsh chemical peels are burns, swelling, serious flaking, scarring, and permanent changes in the color of the skin.

Glycolic peels may be safer because they are milder and only cause mild redness and stinging that last only a few hours rather than days of pain requiring prescription pain medication to ease. Chemical peels using azelaic or kojic acid are less invasive yet highly effective; they also have the advantage of being 100% natural and organic. These peels can be combined with hand-applied microdermabrasion systems to give a complete treatment over a 6-8 week period without any down time. They also have an advantage being used for continued maintenance of your skin even on a long-term basis. Harsh chemical peels are tolerated by your skin on a very infrequent basis, many doctors will only perform the procedure one time on any single patient.

Microdermabrasion and chemical peeling are similar that both their goals are the resurfacing and exfoliation of the skin. The difference is chemical peels can be more invasive affecting more layers of resurfacing. Microdermabrasion works great for smaller acne scars, fine lines, mild to moderate wrinkles, enlarged pores, and sunspots where chemical peels are more effective for deeper wrinkles and scars that are more prominent. Combining it with a azelaic/kojic natural acid peel results in the most effective, least invasive, long-term answer for healthy skin.

A harsh chemical peel should be a last resort for your skin care options. If considering a harsh chemical peel make sure you do your research, know all of your options, and weigh the risks as well as cost and recovery time. If you still choose to go with a harsh chemical peel, make sure you go to a reputable plastic surgeon or dermatologist, normally these professionals will also have in-house recovery spaces for your stay.




Richard Moran is a Business Consultant in Florida. He writes on various subjects and frequently contributes to http://www.paphos-skincare.com which addresses issues of how you may improve your daily skincare at home and through your spa visits. He can be reached at http://www.langohr-foundation.de in Ft Lauderdale, FL.





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2012年7月27日 星期五

Dermabrasion and Chemicals Peels to Improve the Appearance of Your Skin


Over time, age spots and other imperfections can appear on your skin. These can make you look older before your time. Today, thanks to dermabrasion and chemical peel treatments you can clear many of these imperfections on the skin. Imperfections are no fun to have they can make you self-conscious about the way you look.

Dermatologist and other skin professionals can perform these treatments to remove age spots and other issues in a clinical setting. Many times, you will need more than one treatment to clear up your particular skin issue. This has to be decided by the professional you turn to for these procedures.

The Dermabrasion Procedure

Dermabrasion is a controlled method of surgical scraping. It is performed with a diamond wheel or wire brush to smooth the rough edges on the top layers of your skin. This damages the skin enough for it to have to heal. During the healing process new, smoother skin forms. This skin must be well protected at first for it is delicate.

This procedure is highly effective in removing sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and scars from injuries or operations. It also can remove keratosis, which can be pre-cancerous growths. Severe acne scars can treat successfully with this process. Dermabrasion is performed on the face or small sections of your skin. It is often combined with other skin treatments such as chemical peels or facelifts.

How the Procedure is Performed

The skin where the procedure is going to be performed in cleaned. This local anesthetic is administered for your comfort. A cryogenic spray or ice is applied to firm up the skin. If large areas get this procedure you might even get sedated before the professional proceeds. It depends on how deep the abrasions are on your skin. One section at a time is treated at a time to remove age spots, wrinkles or whatever your issue is that this procedure will help diminish or remove.

Healing Time

Recovery time depends on how large of an area is treated. Typically, you will see new skin growth within about a week. It will be pinkish or reddish in color that slowly fades over the next month to three months. You can use makeup on the skin to make it look your normal tone.

Microdermabrasion Procedure

Microdermabrasion is a less invasive treatment for refinishing the skin than dermabrasion is. With this procedure, the top layer of skin is sloughed off to stimulate new skin growth. This helps the skin produce more collagen, which helps to smooth out wrinkles. Age spots can also be helped with this procedure. Unlike dermabrasion, there is no downtime to recover.

Chemical Peel Treatments

Chemical peel treatments come in various strengths depending on what is needed to treat your particular skin problem. These peels are ideal for treating fine wrinkles, age spots, blemishes or evening out pigmentation in the skin. It has some success with certain acne scars, removing pre-cancerous growths and can even help treat acne. The chemicals used in these peels are various acids that have been deemed safe for skin treatments. Alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid are some common ones used in this process. These are mild enough to use at home. However, they could also be used in professional treatments.

Another acid that is used is beta hydroxy acid such as salicylic acid. This acid is a common ingredient in acne solutions for one thing. Salicylic acid is another mild one that can also be used in clinical settings.

The strongest type of peel is the phenol peel. This type of peel has to be applied by a professional because it has the ability to remove even deep wrinkles not just age spots.

The Procedure

The skin is cleaned prior to the chemical peel being applied. If it is one of the stronger peels, local anesthetic may be called for along with pain meds. The acids are then applied to the area, and left on for a certain length of time depending on what is needed to achieve the results. You could feel a burning during this time. At times, cool compresses are used to relieve this feeling.

Chemical Peel Reactions

The skin usually turns red after a chemical peel as with sunburn. Then the scaling starts and lasts for up to seven days. With the stronger peels, more severe reactions can happen Mild peels can be repeated closer together than the harsher peels. Check with a professional to see how often you should have a peel for your particular skin concern.

After any of the peels, you should avoid sun exposure because the exposed new skin is quite tender and could be easily damaged. Your dermatologist or other skin specialist will tell you how to care for your skin during this time.

Risks

Chemical peels could cause color changes to the skin depending on the skin type you have sometimes these could be permanent. Some scarring could occur; but this is usually treatable. For a comprehensive list of risks you should always seek advice from your doctor.

Benefits of Chemical peels

Chemical peels could prevent you from having to have the surgical dermabrasion or other more invasive skin treatments for your wrinkle, age spots or other skin imperfections. Of course, it does depend how deep your imperfections run into the skin as to whether the chemical peels can be successful.

Consult with a Dermatologist or Other Skin Specialist

To see which one of these treatments would benefit your skin the most, consult with a dermatologist or other skin specialist. They are the people that would know if the chemical peels are an effective solution or if you need to have dermabrasion performed.

No one likes to have scars, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots or other imperfections on their skin, whether they are on the face or other parts of their body. You probably feel the same way about your skin. Today, it is easier than ever to be treated for any of these conditions.




Katerina writes about women's beauty products, recently including a very revealing wrinkle cream review. You can also read her latest anti-aging product review over here.





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2012年6月27日 星期三

Chemical Peels - An Easy Way to Improve Your Skin and Look Younger


Can applying acid to your face help you look younger? Some people may think that sounds a little crazy. After all, we are generally taught that acids will burn and damage skin. But certain acids are very safe for regular use on the skin, and these acids are used during the very common aesthetic procedure called a chemical peel. Regular chemical peels are an economical and effective way to improve your skin's health and help you look your youngest.

In aesthetics, we use several kinds of skin-safe acids including glycolic, lactic, salicylic, and kojic acids to perform chemical peels. Acids work their magic by dissolving things. Obviously, we want the acid to dissolve the bad, but not the good. These skin-safe acids, also known as alpha-hydroxy and beta-hydroxy acids, do just that (when used in the correct concentrations.) These acids will:

1. Dissolve the chemical bonds that hold the dead outer layer of skin (called the stratum corneum) together. These old skin cells will then slough off over the few days following the treatment. The end result is smoother, brighter, healthier looking skin.

2. Dissolve any dirt and debris that your cleanser isn't regularly removing, especially the dirt and debris down deep in your pores. The end result is smaller pores.

3. Stimulate new collagen formation. The acid will cause microscopic irritation to the deeper layers of skin which results in new collagen formation. The end result is smoother, younger looking skin

4. Dissolve unwanted pigment. Mild sun spots can fade with regular chemical peels

The procedure is best performed by a master esthetician - a skin care specialist who has been specifically trained in the art of chemical peels. Master estheticians working in doctor's offices are allowed to perform more aggressive peels using higher concentrations of the acids (as opposed to estheticians working at day spas or salons). Higher acid concentrations will achieve better results.

The procedure itself is very simple. Following several cleansing steps, a thin layer of the liquid acid is gently applied to the skin using a gauze pad. Depending on the type of chemical peel, more than one layer or type of acid can be applied. The acid is allowed to sit on the skin for several minutes before it is washed off.

A chemical peel can sting a little bit, but its generally not a painful procedure. As the "dissolved" skin cells slough off, you can expect some mild skin peeling for a few days and a little bit of redness, but overall, the downtime is minimal. You can certainly go about your normal business following a chemical peel.

For best long-term results, you should make chemical peels a regular part of your skin care routine by receiving one about every 6 weeks.




Steven Jepson, M.D. operates one of Utah's most popular medical spas and is a recognized expert in Aesthetic Medicine. He is author of the book "7 Ways to Look Younger Without Undergoing the Knife". Visit his clinic's website at http://www.UDMPC.com or learn about his premium skin care products at http://www.JepsonSkinCare.com





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2012年6月9日 星期六

Do Harsh Chemical Peels Really Improve Your Skin?


Everyone needs to have a good understanding of what a chemical peel is first before deciding if it is right for them; a chemical peel otherwise known as chemexfoliation or derma-peel is a procedure, which utilizes a chemical solution to improve the appearance and texture of one's skin.

Chemical peels can be used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, reduce scarring appearance, treat acne, and reduce the appearance of age spots, freckles, melasma, and even skin tone coloration. It is also used to improve the overall texture and color of skin. Skin conditions that chemical peels cannot help are deep creases, deep wrinkles, and sagging skin; also, a peel cannot help you if your skin needs the basic ongoing maintenance that should be done regularly.

A chemical peel is administered by applying a chemical solution such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or carbolic acid (phenol) on to the facial skin. The chemical solution then begins to blister the contacted skin surface. Once the level of blistering is achieved, the blister will peel off. Depending upon the harshness of the chemical peel administered will determine the depth layer of skin that eventually peels off as well as the recovery time. For harsher chemical peels, recovery can take several weeks and facial skin will more than likely require bandaging for several days and there is more pain involved in recovery. Many times several days in a doctor's facility are necessary to prevent infections. After recovery, the patient will be left with fresh regenerated skin, which has always been under the removed layer.

Chemical peels are not for everyone and people with darker complexions should avoid harsh chemical peels. A candidate for a chemical peel is an individual with a fair complexion.

Depending on the skin condition being treated, will determine how beneficial a chemical peel would be for an individual. Harsh chemical peels are more invasive than a mild or medium chemical peel and does come with more risks. Possible side effects of harsh chemical peels are burns, swelling, serious flaking, scarring, and permanent changes in the color of the skin.

Glycolic peels may be safer because they are milder and only cause mild redness and stinging that last only a few hours rather than days of pain requiring prescription pain medication to ease. Chemical peels using azelaic or kojic acid are less invasive yet highly effective; they also have the advantage of being 100% natural and organic. These peels can be combined with hand-applied microdermabrasion systems to give a complete treatment over a 6-8 week period without any down time. They also have an advantage being used for continued maintenance of your skin even on a long-term basis. Harsh chemical peels are tolerated by your skin on a very infrequent basis, many doctors will only perform the procedure one time on any single patient.

Microdermabrasion and chemical peeling are similar that both their goals are the resurfacing and exfoliation of the skin. The difference is chemical peels can be more invasive affecting more layers of resurfacing. Microdermabrasion works great for smaller acne scars, fine lines, mild to moderate wrinkles, enlarged pores, and sunspots where chemical peels are more effective for deeper wrinkles and scars that are more prominent. Combining it with a azelaic/kojic natural acid peel results in the most effective, least invasive, long-term answer for healthy skin.

A harsh chemical peel should be a last resort for your skin care options. If considering a harsh chemical peel make sure you do your research, know all of your options, and weigh the risks as well as cost and recovery time. If you still choose to go with a harsh chemical peel, make sure you go to a reputable plastic surgeon or dermatologist, normally these professionals will also have in-house recovery spaces for your stay.




Richard Moran is a Business Consultant in Florida. He writes on various subjects and frequently contributes to http://www.paphos-skincare.com which addresses issues of how you may improve your daily skincare at home and through your spa visits. He can be reached at http://www.langohr-foundation.de in Ft Lauderdale, FL.





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2012年6月3日 星期日

How Chemical Peels Can Improve Your Appearance


Chemical peels have been used since the days of Cleopatra to improve the appearance of the skin. This time tested method for skin rejuvenation can produce remarkable results. Chemical peels are performed to improve the skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discolorations.

It is important to understand that their are different chemical peeling agents available and results will vary based upon which one is used. The main difference between the different agents is in how deep the chemical will penetrate into the skin.

Generally the deeper the chemical penetrates, the better the results. This is because the skin is composed of different layers. Discoloration of the skin is a result of pigment in any of the layers of the skin, top or bottom. The collagen is present in the medium to deep layers of the skin. Chemical that enters this area will result in collagen remodeling which give a better overall skin appearance afterwards.

So what are the different chemical peels used?

-Glycolic peels are used by aestheticians and are sometimes referred to as fruit acid peels. These are the most superficial peels and are akin to a microdermabrasion treatment. They will make the skin look more refreshed, however the results are temporary and last at most several weeks.

Chemical peeling agents that penetrate the deeper layers of the skin achieve more permanent results because they actually induce collagen remodeling and will get to the pigmented portions of the skin.

- 35% TCA/Jessnerd Peel is performed to enter the medium to deep layers of the skin. This is a very effective peeling agent and is frequently used because it has an excellent balance of result with less downtime and redness then the deepest peels. This peel is performed in the office under local anesthesia.

-Phenol peel- This is the deepest penetrating peeling solution. It produces remarkable results but takes the longest to heal. This peel has to be performed in an operating room setting.

It is recommended that you meet with a facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist that is experienced with the deeper chemical peels in order to evaluate your candidacy for the procedure.




Visit the florida skin rejuvenation site for more information on chemical peels.

Dr. Steiger is an Ivy-League trained, award winning Facial Plastic Surgeon who practices in South Florida. Dr. Steiger is an expert in facial cosmetic surgery.

Dr Steiger's office is located in beautiful South Florida where he provides state of the art care to his patients. By limiting his practice to plastic surgery of the face, he ensures that he provides the best and most comprehensive care to his patients.





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2012年5月10日 星期四

How Chemical Peels Can Improve Your Appearance


Chemical peels have been used since the days of Cleopatra to improve the appearance of the skin. This time tested method for skin rejuvenation can produce remarkable results. Chemical peels are performed to improve the skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discolorations.

It is important to understand that their are different chemical peeling agents available and results will vary based upon which one is used. The main difference between the different agents is in how deep the chemical will penetrate into the skin.

Generally the deeper the chemical penetrates, the better the results. This is because the skin is composed of different layers. Discoloration of the skin is a result of pigment in any of the layers of the skin, top or bottom. The collagen is present in the medium to deep layers of the skin. Chemical that enters this area will result in collagen remodeling which give a better overall skin appearance afterwards.

So what are the different chemical peels used?

-Glycolic peels are used by aestheticians and are sometimes referred to as fruit acid peels. These are the most superficial peels and are akin to a microdermabrasion treatment. They will make the skin look more refreshed, however the results are temporary and last at most several weeks.

Chemical peeling agents that penetrate the deeper layers of the skin achieve more permanent results because they actually induce collagen remodeling and will get to the pigmented portions of the skin.

- 35% TCA/Jessnerd Peel is performed to enter the medium to deep layers of the skin. This is a very effective peeling agent and is frequently used because it has an excellent balance of result with less downtime and redness then the deepest peels. This peel is performed in the office under local anesthesia.

-Phenol peel- This is the deepest penetrating peeling solution. It produces remarkable results but takes the longest to heal. This peel has to be performed in an operating room setting.

It is recommended that you meet with a facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist that is experienced with the deeper chemical peels in order to evaluate your candidacy for the procedure.




Visit the florida skin rejuvenation site for more information on chemical peels.

Dr. Steiger is an Ivy-League trained, award winning Facial Plastic Surgeon who practices in South Florida. Dr. Steiger is an expert in facial cosmetic surgery.

Dr Steiger's office is located in beautiful South Florida where he provides state of the art care to his patients. By limiting his practice to plastic surgery of the face, he ensures that he provides the best and most comprehensive care to his patients.





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2012年5月6日 星期日

Do Harsh Chemical Peels Really Improve Your Skin?


Everyone needs to have a good understanding of what a chemical peel is first before deciding if it is right for them; a chemical peel otherwise known as chemexfoliation or derma-peel is a procedure, which utilizes a chemical solution to improve the appearance and texture of one's skin.

Chemical peels can be used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, reduce scarring appearance, treat acne, and reduce the appearance of age spots, freckles, melasma, and even skin tone coloration. It is also used to improve the overall texture and color of skin. Skin conditions that chemical peels cannot help are deep creases, deep wrinkles, and sagging skin; also, a peel cannot help you if your skin needs the basic ongoing maintenance that should be done regularly.

A chemical peel is administered by applying a chemical solution such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or carbolic acid (phenol) on to the facial skin. The chemical solution then begins to blister the contacted skin surface. Once the level of blistering is achieved, the blister will peel off. Depending upon the harshness of the chemical peel administered will determine the depth layer of skin that eventually peels off as well as the recovery time. For harsher chemical peels, recovery can take several weeks and facial skin will more than likely require bandaging for several days and there is more pain involved in recovery. Many times several days in a doctor's facility are necessary to prevent infections. After recovery, the patient will be left with fresh regenerated skin, which has always been under the removed layer.

Chemical peels are not for everyone and people with darker complexions should avoid harsh chemical peels. A candidate for a chemical peel is an individual with a fair complexion.

Depending on the skin condition being treated, will determine how beneficial a chemical peel would be for an individual. Harsh chemical peels are more invasive than a mild or medium chemical peel and does come with more risks. Possible side effects of harsh chemical peels are burns, swelling, serious flaking, scarring, and permanent changes in the color of the skin.

Glycolic peels may be safer because they are milder and only cause mild redness and stinging that last only a few hours rather than days of pain requiring prescription pain medication to ease. Chemical peels using azelaic or kojic acid are less invasive yet highly effective; they also have the advantage of being 100% natural and organic. These peels can be combined with hand-applied microdermabrasion systems to give a complete treatment over a 6-8 week period without any down time. They also have an advantage being used for continued maintenance of your skin even on a long-term basis. Harsh chemical peels are tolerated by your skin on a very infrequent basis, many doctors will only perform the procedure one time on any single patient.

Microdermabrasion and chemical peeling are similar that both their goals are the resurfacing and exfoliation of the skin. The difference is chemical peels can be more invasive affecting more layers of resurfacing. Microdermabrasion works great for smaller acne scars, fine lines, mild to moderate wrinkles, enlarged pores, and sunspots where chemical peels are more effective for deeper wrinkles and scars that are more prominent. Combining it with a azelaic/kojic natural acid peel results in the most effective, least invasive, long-term answer for healthy skin.

A harsh chemical peel should be a last resort for your skin care options. If considering a harsh chemical peel make sure you do your research, know all of your options, and weigh the risks as well as cost and recovery time. If you still choose to go with a harsh chemical peel, make sure you go to a reputable plastic surgeon or dermatologist, normally these professionals will also have in-house recovery spaces for your stay.




Richard Moran is a Business Consultant in Florida. He writes on various subjects and frequently contributes to http://www.paphos-skincare.com which addresses issues of how you may improve your daily skincare at home and through your spa visits. He can be reached at http://www.langohr-foundation.de in Ft Lauderdale, FL.





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