Skin resurfacing has many uses in the medical community, the best and most well known is its ability to give the skin a brighter appearance. Choosing the right type of resurfacing often depends on someone’s skin type as well as any underlying conditions that might interfere with this procedure. No matter what an Albuquerque day spa client is dealing with, there is a skin resurfacing option that can do the job.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing can tighten the skin and get rid of scars. There are two types of lasers that a doctor will use. The ablative one goes through and removes the outer layers of skin; non-ablative lasers do not go through the outer layer of skin, it only heats the skin. Both types get collagen to grow. There will be a couple of months before collagen grows and the full effects of the resurfacing are seen. The skin will be especially sensitive to the sun for up to one year. Anesthesia may be used for ablative laser treatments due to some pain, but not for non-ablative. It may be one treatment with an ablative laser while the non-ablative will require several treatments.
Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion
Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are both types of skin resurfacing. During dermabrasion, there is a blade or an instrument that the doctor uses to take off layers of skin. The skin looks smoother with reduced wrinkles and lines after this procedure. When layers are removed, this will allow a freshening of the area with new skin growth to complement it after the abrasion is finished. This procedure is done with topical or local anesthesia.
Microdermabrasion is a gentle way to resurface the skin. There are two ways to do this procedure, both focusing on smaller quantities than the dermabrasion version; with an instrument that has a tip or with an abrasive mist. In either case, this procedure will exfoliate the skin and it can be used on any skin type. Results can be seen very quickly, with little to no downtime after completion.
Chemical Peels
A chemical peel uses chemicals to work on the outer layer of the skin; the chemicals are left on for a certain amount of time. After the procedure, it will take several days for the skin that is treated to peel off. It will tighten as well as smooth in the final results. The chemical peel procedure, as well as ingredients, depends on their skin as well as what issues it is being used for. Also, the depth of the peel will determine what type of anesthesia is needed.
Microneedling
Microneedling uses many fine needles on the skin. The skin, in turn, heals the area and makes collagen and new skin cells; this is good for those with issues like lines, wrinkles, scars or sun damage. There is no recovery time needed for this specific procedure. The doctor may suggest several micro needling sessions to get the desired results.
Skincare is at the heart of a youthful appearance. Resurfacing is offering a way to complement most topical treatments and improve the look of skin over time. It’s a process that might just make the difference in achieving the appearance many may want.
