Your skin can benefit from facial treatments even if you don’t suffer acne or hyperpigmentation. Receiving Kingwood facial treatments keeps your skin healthy, glowing, and free from future issues. Additionally, getting a facial treatment done by a professional helps you gain greater knowledge of your skin. There are various facial treatments, so learning about each type is vital to determine the best one for your skin. Below are some of the most common facial procedures you can undergo.

Chemical peels

A Chemical peel is an anti-aging treatment used to rejuvenate skin complexion and reduce the appearance of skin texture irregularities. It can be used alone or with other cosmetic procedures to enhance the outcome. A chemical peel can be done at different depths – from light to medium and deep. The degree and strength your provider may recommend depends on the issues you want to correct.

Like any other cosmetic procedure, consulting your provider is vital to ensure you choose the proper treatment. Before a chemical peel, your doctor reviews your medical history, does a physical exam, and discusses your expectations to ensure you are a good candidate for treatment. Your doctor will also inform you about the risks of a chemical peel; these include redness, scabbing, swelling, scarring, infection, and skin color changes.

Laser resurfacing

Laser resurfacing is a facial rejuvenation procedure that uses infrared light to improve skin laxity and treat age spots, sun-damaged skin, uneven skin tone or texture, and mild to moderate acne scars. Your provider can use an ablative or non-ablative laser for the procedure. An ablative laser removes your outer skin layer (epidermis) and heats the dermis, stimulating collagen growth. On the other hand, a non-ablative laser is a less aggressive approach; it does not involve removing the epidermal layer.

Laser skin resurfacing can cause side effects, but they are milder and less likely to occur with non-ablative approaches than with ablative.

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a skin-resurfacing procedure that buffs away the top layers of your skin using a rapidly rotating device. This procedure decreases the appearance of fine facial lines and improves skin flaws like age spots, acne scars, surgical scars, and wrinkles. Before the treatment, your provider numbs your skin with anesthetics. Your doctor may recommend a sedative or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of your treatment.

After the procedure, your doctor will cover your skin with a moist, non-stick dressing. You will receive post-procedure instructions to follow at home, and your doctor may also prescribe pain medication. Self-care instructions vary depending on the extent of the procedure. Soon after treatment, you may need to schedule a checkup for your doctor to examine your skin and change your dressing.

The treated skin areas will be sensitive and blotchy for several weeks. It may take about three months before your skin tone returns to normal.

If you are considering dermabrasion, consult your doctor to establish your eligibility for the procedure. Specialists caution against dermabrasion if you have taken oral acne medication in the past year, have a history of keloids, or have severe cold sore outbreaks.

Book an appointment with your provider at Rénove Medical Spa to know which facial treatment is best for you.