Undergoing a microdermabrasion exfoliating facial in Tucson, AZ can address mild to moderate skin concerns. If you’re interested in targeted, lasting skin renewal and are trying to decide between different exfoliating treatments, your choice may depend on the skin concerns you want to address as well as your age, lifestyle, and the results you want. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between these treatments, and why the MicroLaser Peel is our recommendation if you want smoother, younger-looking skin.
What is the Difference Between a MicroLaser Peel, Chemical Peel, and Microdermabrasion?
A MicroLaser Peel is a superficial laser skin resurfacing procedure. During the procedure, we use the Sciton Erbium Laser to precisely remove the top layers of your skin. This can eliminate damaged skin and reveal healthier, smoother, brighter, and younger-looking skin beneath. The procedure also stimulates your body’s natural production of collagen, which aids in skin recovery and moisture retention for further anti-aging benefits.
A chemical peel is a cosmetic treatment during which we apply a custom chemical solution to your skin to exfoliate its outer layers. As they peel away over the weeks following treatment, healthier skin is revealed.
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive skin treatment that is performed with a device that gently exfoliates the skin using fine crystals. The process removes superficial dead skin and addresses mild skin concerns like dull dry skin, clogged pores, and acne.
Who Should Consider a MicroLaser Peel
While chemical peels and microdermabrasion offer varying levels of exfoliation, they require multiple treatments to achieve lasting, significant results. They are most effective at treating mild to moderate skin concerns, and results may be cumulative rather than immediate. However, a MicroLaser Peel is one of the most effective non-surgical treatment options if you want to address significant signs of aging. It can be combined with other laser resurfacing treatments for even more dramatic and longer lasting results. You should consider a MicroLaser Peel if you have:
- Rough skin texture
- Dry or flaking skin
- Dull skin
- Uneven skin tone
- Large pores
- Acne or acne scars
- Hyperpigmentation
- Sun damage or age spots
- Fine lines and wrinkles
What a MicroLaser Peel Does
To perform your MicroLaser Peel, we use the Sciton Erbium Laser. Sciton’s advanced technology can be adjusted to precisely control the depth of each treatment. This allows our Certified Laser Technicians to customize your procedure and deliver safe, effective results. Most people get treatment on their face, but the procedure can be performed anywhere on the body, and can be customized to your age, skin concerns, and lifestyle. Before your treatment, we will clean your skin and apply a topical numbing cream. The laser device will deliver strong beams of laser light that penetrate deep within your skin. Your body absorbs this light, starting healing processes and increasing collagen production for firmer, younger-looking, and more supple skin. The laser light removes the outermost layer of your skin, eliminating damaged skin and revealing healthier and smoother skin beneath.
Recovery and Results After a MicroLaser Peel Treatment
Each treatment session lasts between 30-60 minutes and requires 1-2 weeks of downtime depending on the depth of your treatment. The treatment requires less downtime than CO2 laser resurfacing, however. Most patients see results in two weeks to six months, and can achieve significant, lasting results after just one treatment (though some people need up to three treatments). You may experience mild redness and temporary swelling for up to a week after treatment.
Maloney Plastic Surgery offers skin consultations to identify skin concerns and help you determine which medi spa treatments will help you reach your goals. We may recommend a MicroLaser Peel, chemical peel, or microdermabrasion to address signs of aging, uneven skin tone and texture, acne scars, and other concerns. Contact us today or schedule an appointment online for a consultation for a MicroLaser Peel in Tucson, AZ.
