Winter in San Diego brings comfortable temperatures and a break from the summer sun and heat. That makes it the perfect time to pursue skin rejuvenation treatments. If improving the look and feel of your skin is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, the team at Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego is here to guide you toward the best fit for your unique set of needs.
Let’s look at some of the more popular options when it comes to skin rejuvenation.
Chemical peels are a great starting point for people who are just beginning to explore advanced medical aesthetics. That’s because peels are a noninvasive treatment option that doesn’t require any form of light therapy.
Peels are an exfoliation treatment, meaning they remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells and debris. Though physical exfoliants use minimally abrasive materials that gently abrade the skin, chemical peels rely on carefully formulated chemical solutions to reach a layer of fresh, healthy cells.
Peels come in varying strengths. You can have a light peel and return to work immediately afterward. Medium-depth peels, like the VI® Peel, give you an attractive glow and improve the texture of your skin, and are accompanied by just a few days of redness and visible peeling. A deep peel is a great way to address scarring, significant hyperpigmentation, and rough-textured skin.
Microdermabrasion is a form of physical skin exfoliation. The process uses a special device that uses a gritty material to remove the outermost layers of dead skin cells. Some microdermabrasion systems use a powered flow of microcrystals that are immediately suctioned back into the device.
Here are some of the issues that microdermabrasion can improve:
Some minimal soreness and swelling are expected after treatment, but your skin heals rapidly. You should begin to see improvements within a couple of days.
Aesthetic lasers use controlled beams of light to prompt your body to create new cells and tissues. The Vbeam laser is an outstanding treatment option that delivers bursts of light that penetrate the deeper layers of your skin, where that light energy prompts renewed cell turnover.
Vbeam treatments can help with:
Treatments take less than an hour, require no preparation, and need little in the way of recovery time.
CO2 laser skin resurfacing is an advanced treatment that can deliver impressive results without the risks and recovery time of plastic surgery. Carbon dioxide lasers emit specific wavelengths of light that are drawn to the water in your skin.
Some systems use a fractional pattern to alter certain portions of your skin in a grid-like pattern, leaving the surrounding skin unchanged. This can make healing faster than non-fractional options that remove an entire layer of your skin at once.
CO2 laser treatments are best reserved for people who want to improve the appearance of etched-in lines and wrinkles, advanced sun damage, or rough-textured skin. Treatments require five to seven days of recovery time, with full recovery taking several weeks.
No matter which skin rejuvenation option you choose, you’ll want to do all you can to extend your results. Embracing a solid skincare routine is an excellent way to nourish, moisturize, and protect your skin over time.
A high-quality cleaner is the right place to start. Cleansing removes makeup, sweat, excess oil, and other debris from the surface of your skin. Choosing an option formulated for your specific skin type ensures that you achieve a deep cleanse without stripping away your skin’s moisture barrier.
Moisturizing is an essential component of good skincare. There are formulations for every set of needs, from acne-prone skin to aging skin and everything in between. We can help you find a moisturizer for day use as well as an overnight formula.
Sun protection is arguably the most important part of a good skincare routine and should be used every day, even if you don’t plan on being in the sun. You can also round out your routine with a variety of serums, exfoliants, masks, and more.
If you have questions about these or any other skin rejuvenation treatment options, the best path forward is a personalized skin assessment and consultation at Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego.
When you’re ready to book, call us at 619-776-3892 or visit our online booking page to look for times that fit your schedule.
