Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion: Comparing Popular Skin Treatments

By Martha Fitzharris


Microdermabrasion and chemical peels are two very popular procedures that are used to achieve skin renewal. Microdermabrasion is generally a cosmetic procedure. Chemical peels are much more medical and require professional care.

Your doctor can give you more information about which procedure is ideal for you, but essentially, it will all depend on the problem you want to fix and your personal expectations. Here are a few differences between each one of these skin renewal procedures.

Achieving Younger Looking Skin with Microdermabrasion

This procedure is very appealing to most people because it doesn't require anesthesia or painkillers and can be performed in a doctor's office, in a salon, or spa. The main idea behind microdermabrasion is to offer a deep exfoliation for skin renewal.

Microdermabrasion can be done anywhere on the body, not just the face. It is a quick process (only 20-30 minutes) and is fairly painless.

Your skin will be noticeably smoother and younger looking after this procedure, however, in order to prolong the results you'll need to follow up with weekly exfoliation. You can also achieve regular exfoliation with natural skin treatments such as homemade scrubs, citrus juices, and natural products.

So that you skin stays protected after having microdermabrasion you should always apply a good sunscreen lotion. People with sensitive skin should only undergo a microdermabrasion treatment if the technician is using gentler crystals like sodium bicarbonate micro-crystals.



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Chemical peels, no matter how intense, should always be performed by a medical professional. The type of professional specialized for this type of treatment is a dermatologist. Chemical peels, unlike microdermabrasion, range from light to deep treatments depending on the chemicals that are used and the severity of the skin condition.

Light chemical peels are usually done with AHAs like glycolic acid, lactic acid or fruit acids. This type of peel is good for treating superficial problems such as fine lines, uneven skin tone, dry areas and acne. It can cause some stinging but does not require anesthesia.

If you are having to undergo a medium or deep peel, you will definitely need anesthesia and some pain medication. Medium peels are performed with Trichloroacetic acid which can help solve more superficial skin problems.

Phenol is used for deep peels. This type of peel will require a person to withstand a longer recovery time. After having undergone this type of treatment, your skin will form scabs that will soon fall off to reveal lighter looking skin.

Chemical peels done with phenol will make the skin lose its ability to produce melanin so, therefore, it is important that you use a good sun block daily.

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