Deep chemical peels are a dermatological procedure used to reduce the appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, acne scars, and, also, have been used to remove precancerous skin lesions.
Deep peels have always had a potential to cause damage to the heart, and cardiac arrythmias are often seen in patients undergoing this procedure.
However, a new study finds that impact of cardiac implications may be less than previously believed.
The Ultrasonic Facial is a type of skin treatment procedure which can help reduce the visible signs of hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, acne scars, and age spots. Ultrasonic facials are a safe treatment option for those with sensitive skin, and those with ethnic skin.
If Retin-A or acid peels have left your skin irritated or dry, the Ultrasonic Facial may be a good alternative for your skin care needs.
Sounds good, right? But what IS an Ultrasonic Facial?
Melasma is the medical name for hyperpigmentation (darkening) of the skin, usually due to sun damage. It is also called chloasma, or the 'mask of pregnancy', as women who are pregnant are at greater risk for developing dark spots or darkening of the skin. This is thought to be related to the increased levels of estrogen and progesterone circulating in the body.
The symptoms of melasma are a uniform brown color which is seen on the forehead, cheeks, or upper lip. It is often symmetrical on both sides of the face.
If you suffer from severe acne, nobody needs to tell you that your skin needs some help. You need a skin treatment that will break the cycle of sebum overproduction, clogged pores, and breakouts. With too many breakouts, you risk acne scarring.
Did you know that one of the reasons your pores get clogged is because the sebum mixes with dead skin cells? When it does, this oily dead cell mixture plugs pores, helping bacteria grow, and leading to pimples or cysts under the skin. While certain over the counter acne treatments can slow down this cycle, one of the reasons those work is because they accelerate the rate of exfoliation. Put more simply, they help the skin turn over more quickly, and help remove dead skin cells before they have a chance to plug up any more pores.
[tag]Chemical peel[/tag] is the broad category for any cosmetic procedure in which chemicals are put on the skin (usually facial skin) and these chemicals cause the top layers of the skin to peel away, revealing fresher skin underneath. A blue peel is a particular type of chemical peel. It is termed a "medium" chemical peel, which means that it uses chemicals which are stronger than those used for lighter procedures, like micro-peels. It is a more intensive procedure compared to light peels.
The Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology recently studied two types of chemical peels for the treatment of facial acne. The two [tag]chemical peels[/tag] studied were glycolic acid peel and Jessner's solution; both of which are popular treatments for facial acne.
Medical exfoliation refers to any medical procedure which results in the sloughing off of skin cells. For our purposes, it will include treatments such as microdermabrasion, and chemical peels. (…)
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic technique which focuses on the repair and rejuvenation (or "freshening") of facial skin.
As you know, facial skin is very likely to be damaged from the sun and from normal aging. It can aid in removing facial wrinkles and areas of over-pigmentation.