How to Choose Between Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels

Comapring and Contrasting Skin Procedures

Are you curious about the procedures that are avilable to improve your skin"s appearance? Perhaps you'd like to try a procedure but are confused by all the different options available. In this article, I will compare and contrast two of the most popular and talked about options,. microdermabrasion and chemical peels. If you considering possibly trying either of these treatments, read on.

Chemical peels come in three categories: light, (sometimes called superficial) medium and deep.They all have one thing in common, they literally remove the top layer of skin.

A light peel is generally considered quite low risk. There will be a slight pinkness to the skin , but this faeds very rapidly. Most people return to a normal skin color later the same day. There really is no recovery period. There are do-it-yourself peels available for home use. Avon, Neutrogena, Therapy Systems and Ellen Lange offer these kits. They are very affordable.While an at home kit is not quite as effective as a professional light peel, it is something you can try. It can be used as a "preview" to see how well your face responds to the treatment...Results for a professional light peel usually last about six months. Prices for a light peel should be around $175. I do advise shopping aroound prices vary widely

A medium peel works the same way, it simply peels to another level. You can expect some swelling, which will last from seven to ten days. As you would expect it not only addresses lighter wrinkles, but ones that are more deeply ingrained. If the week's recovery time does not put you off, you will enjoy noticeable skin improvement with a medium peel. You will noticeably "look younger". Expect people to comment on it and ask. You can expect the benefits to last for a year or two. The procedure is repeatable at that time. A medium peel is brushed on and the procedure takes about an hour. On this one preocedure in particular, I found a whole host of prices ranging from $500 to $1,500. I would recommend someone who is experienced with the procedure. The chance of scarring is extremely small.... as long as it is done correctly.