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What is the difference between the Glycolic Peel and the Microdermabrasion Peel?

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Microdermabrasion Peel Kit offer professional results in the areas of: buffing, polishing, refining, deep cleaning of pores, and reduction of surface imperfections. Glycolic Acid Peel Kits offer a professional strength 30%, 40% & 50%. Glycolic Acid (pharmaceutical strength) offers professional results in the area of: diminishing lines, removing imperfections and darkness, decreasing acne, blackheads and oil production, increasing collagen production, smoothing, firming and evening skin tone.

HOW IS MICRODERMABRASION DIFFERENT TO A GLYCOLIC PEEL?

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Microdermabrasion treatments eliminate the pain and discomfort plus the risk of an adverse reaction to a conventional peel. Microdermabrasion treatments are more predictable in the way they interact with your skin. Another method of removing wrinkles and lines involves a laser, which you have probably heard about. Laser treatment is expensive, penetrates quite deeply and requires local or general anesthetic.

What is a Glycolic Peel?

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A glycolic acid peel treatment is a specific technique for skin renewal. This procedure removes the damaged layer of surface skin cells revealing fresh skin, and stimulating cell rebuilding and restructuring of deeper skin layers.

What Is California Peel / Microdermabrasion?

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With the California Peel, the skin is lifted by a precision handpiece and gently abraded by a blast of fine aluminum oxide crystals. The handpiece gradually glides across the skin's surface, removing the dead outer layer of skin and erasing fine lines and blemishes to uncover the smoother, younger-looking skin underneath. The California Peel is effective on all colors of skin. The simple process is virtually pain-free and can be performed without any anesthesia in most patients.

What are the differences between a glycolic acid peel and a chemical peel?

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The Hydroxyacid (AHA) or Glycolic Acid also known as the "Lunchtime peel" is the gentlest of peels requiring little or no recovery time. The Trichloracetic Acid (TCA) and Jessner's Peels are true chemical peels usually requiring a week to ten days of recovery time.

What is the difference between a Vibradermabrasion and a Microdermabrasion?

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A Vibradermabrasion is the latest technology and employs crystal-free exfoliation. Also, the Vibraderm allows the client to have an additional skin treatment immediately afterwards- such as a peel, masque or photofacial.

Laser, dermabrasion, chemical peel - what's the difference?

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Laser light beams vaporize top layers of the skin to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, scars, birthmarks or to generally resurface facial skin. Laser resurfacing can be used alone or in combination with other skin resurfacing techniques. Learn more about Laser Resurfacing. Dermabrasion is a facial sanding technique used by your plastic surgeon to treat deep scars and wrinkles, raised scar tissue, and some severe cases of cystic acne.

Can I combine a peel with a microdermabrasion?

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Absolutely. This is by far the most effective way to improve your skin’s appearance. A combination program of chemical peel-microdermabrasion should also be followed for six weeks for optimal results.

How does a Glycolic Acid Peel work?

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Glycolic acid works by stimulating new growth of skin and collagen by decreasing the bond that holds dead skin cells on the surface. This allows dead cells to be removed gradually leaving behind a layer of smoother and softer skin.

I am new to Glycolic Acid Peels/I have not used a peel before. Which one should I start with?

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If you have never done a skin peel at home, the best thing to do is to use one of the Glycolic Acid Treatment products, such as the 10% Cream, 15% Cream or Gel, for a few weeks first just to prep your skin. If you want to do the peels, you can start out with doing peels at home at the 30% strength since you are new to Glycolic Peels. You leave the peel on for only 1 minute on your first peel, then increase the timing by an extra 30 seconds the next week and so on for a maximum of 5 minutes.

Can I use both microdermabrasion and an acid skin peel?

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You should start with the Microdermabrasion first. For the first week, do several microdermabrasions as outlined below, then, wait a week without doing any microdermabrasions, and after 7 days of giving your skin a break, do your first Skin Peel. Then after that, do a microdermabrasion every other week alternating with a Skin Peel.

Q.) What is the difference between microdermabrasion and dermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion Frequently Asked Questions
A.) As the prefix "micro" implies, microdermabrasion is a "littler" version of skin abrasion. Dermabrasion often is performed in a hospital or clinic environment. It's much more invasive. So much more so that it often requires anesthesia and can require an overnight stay. Dermabrasion is done using a spinning metal wheel to "sand" down the skin. The recovery is much longer and more complex than microdermabrasion and can involve antibiotics, special creams, etc.

What is microdermabrasion?

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Microdermabrasion is a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure used to treat facial skin that has been damaged by the sun and age. Microdermabrasion can give the skin a fresh, healthy appearance by minimizing acne scars, age spots, blemishes caused by sun damage, crow's feet, fine lines, and superficial wrinkles.

What is a chemical peel?

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The purpose of a chemical peel is to remove the layers of dead skin, revealing fresh skin underneath. The body creates new cells to replace the ones that the peel removes. Many medical specialists believe that new collagen is also generated following the peel procedure. In a chemical peel, we apply an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) or a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) to cleansed skin. The acid is left on for a short time (this depends on the condition of the skin, your tolerance level, etc).

Will I peel?

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You may have small flaking present. If this is bothersome to you, consider a microdermabrasion. This will cut down on the flaking.

What are glycolic peels?

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Glycolic peels make use of acids that are used in order to exfoliate the skin. They are proven to improve fine lines and wrinkles, even out mild acne scars, reduce the manifestation of light brown spots, and give the skin a refreshed and glowing look. After the procedure, it is expected that your skin may have some redness and have a sunburn feeling; however, the patient may be able to resume normal activities. Application of makeup 24 to 48 hours after the procedure is not advisable.

What is Glycolic acid?

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Glycolic acid is part of the chemical family referred to as alpha-hydroxy acids. Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring compound in sugar cane. When applied, it helps to dissolve the outer layer of skin.
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