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Peeling
Chemical peel is one of the most popular treatments for an aging face. In the United States, 1.03 million chemical peels were performed in 2007.
Reasons to Have Chemical Peels
Chemical peels can improve the appearance of:
* Fine lines.
* Hyperpigmentation (skin discoloration or age spots).
* Enlarged pores due to an improper daily skin care regimen.
* Light sun damage.
* Light freckling.
* Minimal scarring.
* Treatment for the face, arms, legs, neck, chest and hands.
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Dermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a popular skin treatment that may improve signs of aging and sun exposure. It's a non-invasive, one-hour procedure for the skin on your face, neck, or arms, with virtually no recovery time.
The Best Candidate for Microdermabrasion
While microdermabrasion is most effective for patients in the early stages of aging, teens have also benefited from this technique.
Microdermabrasion can reduce mild acne scarring and hyperpigmentation, and improve the appearance of poorly textured skin, fine lines, and large or clogged pores. The procedure is considered effective for both dark- and light-skinned patients.
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Skin Cleansing
Roundtable discussions appearing in Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery are derived from comments from leading plastic and cosmetic surgeons who are recognized experts in their fields. Biographies of the doctors who participated in this roundtable discussion are at the end of the article.
Photo rejuvenation involves using an energy-delivery device to improve skin texture, fine wrinkles, scars, and hyperpigmentation (skin discoloration such as sun spots, age spots, and freckles). Photo rejuvenation falls into three categories: mechanical, thermal, and chemical. Mechanical methods include lasers, thermal include Thermage, and chemical includes chemical peels.
Specificity is the key word when it comes to energy-delivery devices. Lasers, for example, are energy-delivery devices with very specific applications...
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Facial Masks
The popularity of skincare products has increased dramatically since the early 1900s, when manufactured soaps and moisturizers first became available. Here are some of the reasons:
* Chemical and biological pollution can damage the surface layers of our skin.
* Some scented soaps reduce skin moisture.
* Leisurely bathing has been replaced by rushed scrubbing, removing healthy skin qualities from our faces.
* Today's average American diet is not as rich in hydrating qualities as it once was.
Hydration is essential to a moisturized face. Proper hydration requires the right diet, water intake, and a daily skincare program. Hydration can be limited by the decline of bodily functions as we age. Manufactured moisturizers can hold moisture in; however, they do not add moisture to the skin.
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