Facial Refreshers: Options for Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing

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Have you lost the charm on your face? Does your skin look dull and unattractive? Do not worry because plastic surgery has a solution for it. Microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing are two different facial techniques that can often be performed in the comfort and convenience of a local spa by a trained beautician. You can easily drive yourself to appointments and the recovery period is significantly shorter and less painful. If drugstore potions aren't doing the trick, either microdermabrasion or laser skin resurfacing could be your solution.

A popular spa treatment for facial blemishes, mild sun damage, acne, and minor age spots is microdermabrasion. The process involves massaging the skin with a wand-like instrument which contains a pad of organic particles and zinc oxide, similar to the consistency of fine sandpaper. The rough surface removes the topmost layer of skin through abrasion. By removing this layer, superficial skin problems will disappear with it. The microdermabrasion process reveals the new, fresh skin cells beneath, allowing facial products to penetrate more easily and will ultimately work more effectively.

Recovery from microdermabrasion is simple. Depending on how sensitive your skin is, it may remain red and tender for a few hours afterwards, but this will completely dissipate by the next morning and can easily be covered by makeup. Microdermabrasion is most effective when you receive repeated treatments. If getting to a spa regularly is difficult, there are also machines and abrasive creams available for use in home.

For a more intense facial treatment, laser skin resurfacing treats a wider range of problems from scars and spider veins to wrinkles and severe acne. There are different kinds of lasers used in the process depending on what problem and area is being treated, but in general they all work the same. Beams of light pulsate across the skin surface, removing the damaged layers of skin. Just like microdermabrasion, the new layer of skin will be revealed. It is also a fairly quick "lunchtime" procedure. Sessions last between thirty minutes to two hours and patients are usually able to care for themselves adequately during the recovery period.

Laser skin resurfacing does involve a recovery process which may keep you out of work for a while. Your face will have to be dressed for a few days and then Vaseline will be applied over the area for up to twenty days, protecting the new skin cells. Skin can remain red and raw looking for two to six months afterwards, and as with many skin rejuvenation treatments, repeated visits provide the best results. During the healing process, your skin might begin to peel and will feel dry, similar to the effects of a sunburn.

If you weren't born with the perfect skin and are looking to get rid your complexion damage by blemishes and sun, microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing are two cosmetic treatments that can help. With repeated visits and a solid home skincare regime, you can achieve a healthy glow that otherwise wouldn't be possible with face wash and creams alone.

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For Baltimore laser resurfacing skin and microdermabrasion, men and women of San Francisco can seek out the excellent abilities of experienced, board certified surgeons. One such San Francisco plastic surgeon offers skin rejuvenation information, before and after pictures, and financing options online at http://www.drcohenplasticsurgery.com/.

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