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What is a Chemical Peel?

If you are considering treatments for sun damage, wrinkles, and uneven pigmentation, you may have heard about chemical peels. A chemical peel uses a solution of gentle acids to peel away the top layers of skin, making imperfections less noticeable. The depth of the peel depends on a few different things: What acids are used in the solution How long the solution remains on the skin How the solution is applied — lightly or heavily The lightest solutions are made from alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA) like lactic acid or fruit acid. AHA solutions may be used on a weekly basis. … Continue reading →

What is Microdermabrasion?

You may have heard of a skin treatment called microdermabrasion. A lot of day spas, medical spas, and even aesthetic plastic surgery centers offer it. But do you know what it is and what it does? If you are hoping to reduce fine lines, crow’s feet, age spots, and acne scars, microdermabrasion may be a good choice for you. The polishing stimulates your skin to grow new cells and produce collagen. Microdermabrasion is the ideal “lunch hour” beauty treatment, taking anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour for a treatment. No anesthetic is used in the procedure. You can resume … Continue reading →