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When it comes to your complexion, there are several treatments available to treat texture and tone.
Chemical peels and microneedling are two tried and true options that provide similar results but use very different techniques.
Microneedling
Dermapen® microneedling is a popular way to improve your skin’s appearance to help you look younger and healthier. This advanced treatment creates micro-wounds in the skin that stimulate a natural healing response.
Microneedling works by increasing the production of collagen and offers these benefits:
Smoother skin- Healthier-looking skin
- Improved skin quality
- Improved tone and texture
- Reduced lines and wrinkles
- Reduced or eliminated blemishes
- Reduced or eliminated acne scars
You can expect long-lasting results in as little as three sessions. These sessions typically take about 20 to 30 and involve little to no downtime.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels can treat these common skin conditions:
- Acne
- Mild scarring
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Freckles and other areas of darkened skin (melasma)
- Sun damage, age spots, and other signs of aging skin
This treatment can also improve the overall quality of skin by smoothing texture and increasing vibrancy.
The strength of chemical peels varies, with gentle peels addressing surface flaws and stronger peels penetrating the deeper layers of skin.
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
Chemical peels work by removing old and damaged upper skin layers to reveal the newer, healthier-looking skin underneath.
Chemical peels can also help to stimulate collagen production, which leads to tighter skin and the reduction of wrinkles, lines, and enlarged pores.
5 Types of Chemical Peels
The following chemical peel options are available to treat a variety of skin concerns:
1. Glycolic Acid Peel
Glycolic acid peels are considered to be more gentle than other types of chemical peels and are used to remove the upper layers of skin, allowing new skin to grow.
These peels are chosen to treat:
- Thinning skin
- Very dry skin
- Discolored skin
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne and clogged pores
- Sunburned or damaged skin
- An abundance of dead skin cells
2. Salicylic Acid Peel
Salicylic acid peels provide antiseptic and anti-inflammatory treatment and are great for treating acne as well as the following:
- Fine lines
- Clogged pores
- Skin discoloration
3. Jessner’s Peel
A Jessner Peel is a stronger peel containing salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol. It is a multi-step treatment used to improve skin texture on a deep level and address hyperpigmentation as well as:
- Oily skin
- Dry skin
- Large pores
- Clogged pores
- Skin laxity
4. VI Peel®
The VI Peel® is one of the few facial peels safe to use on all skin types.
A VI Peel® treats:
- Acne
- Acne scarring
- Early skin laxity
- Lines and wrinkles
- Skin tone and texture
- Age spots and discoloration
5. TCA Chemical Peel
A TCA peel is a strong peel that offers dramatic results in fewer sessions than the Jessner peel and is highly effective for treating acne scars.
TCA peels are also effective when treating:
- Skin laxity
- Skin discoloration
Following your chemical peel treatment, you can expect some mild to moderate discomfort, including skin irritation, redness, tingling, itching, minor swelling, dryness, flaking, and peeling.
These temporary symptoms should fade within a few days to a week, depending on your choice of peel.
A Little About Laser Skin Resurfacing
While laser skin resurfacing sounds like a good option (and it’s not bad), microneedling treatments and the above chemical peels often provide better results and often cost far less.
The Importance of Skin Care Treatments
The ultimate benefit of effective skin care treatment is the increased confidence that follows.
Skin flaws can cause embarrassment or self-consciousness, and improving the appearance of your facial skin goes a long way in transforming these feelings into a better sense of self.
Find the Most Effective Skin Treatments in Shreveport,
We take skin treatments seriously at Bridges to Beauty in Shreveport, Louisiana, and offer only the most transformative procedures, including plastic surgery and proven skin care treatments.
You can also combine these procedures with other top non-surgical skin treatments, such as:
If you are in the Shreveport area, look no further for skin care procedures that are both effective and affordable. You can trust the team at Bridges to Beauty to help you choose the best option(s) for your specific skin condition(s).
Call (318) 219-8555 to learn more!