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When to Choose Microdermabrasion Over a Chemical Peel

Monday, January 11th, 2010

These are the right treatments to consider if you’re trying to get brighter, healthier looking skin.  But many seattle_microdermabrasionpeople don’t know the difference and don’t know which treatment is right for them.

Most physicians will recommend microdermabrasion for the patient who is busy or anticipating an important social event.  This is because microdermabrasion is such a precise method of exfoliation; it’s really easy to control the exfoliation depth -  meaning the chance of side-effects is reduced greatly.  Furthermore, recovery time with microdermabrasion is typically very quick – rarely more than three days.

Chemical peels come in many different formulas, from superficial to deep.  In most cases, the healing time for a chemical peels is slightly longer than with microdermabrasion. If you can spare a week to let the skin heal, go for the peel.

Sometimes an aesthetician will recommend doing both. If done carefully, a light chemical peel such as AHA or salicylic acid can work in combination with microdermabrasion. Just make sure you’re working with an aesthetician or cosmetic surgeon that has experience combining these treatments.

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Prepare for 2010 and Resolve to Take Better Care of Your Skin

Monday, December 21st, 2009

For the coming year, we want Seattle residents to stop procrastinating, stop making skincare_resolutionsexcuses and resolve to take these 9 steps toward better skincare.

1: Get yourself a series of microdermabrasion treatments to soften fine lines and acne scars, minimize or eliminate sunspots, stimulate collagen production and give your face a youthful glow. Go every 2 weeks or so for a quick microdermabrasion session and reap the full benefits of more even, younger-looking skin.

2. Commit to using sun block to protect your skincare investment. IS Clinical makes a great sunblock that won’t clog pores, make the skin feel greasy or cause unwanted breakouts. To prevent premature aging, blotchy skin and decrease your risk of skin cancer, use it regularly according the directions.

3. See a professional aesthetician for instruction on how to use the right skin care products in the proper order at the proper times. Don’t cherry pick in the drug store; buying every trendy new product that comes along just because you like the packaging. Instead, pare down, simplify and do the right thing. One aesthetician, one set of products chosen just for your particular skin, and one place to return to for periodic facials and replenishing of products. Got that? One. It’s called skin care monogamy.

4. Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can contribute to dark rings under your eyes, more pimples, ashy skin and a bad attitude. These are qualities that you won’t appreciate and no one else will either.

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