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How does a chemical peel feel?

Samantha LeBlanc, our medical aesthetician at our Austin plastic surgery practice demonstrates a chemical peel on me!  So…how exactly does a chemical peel work and why would someone want to have this experience?  The chemical peel solution causes mild trauma, or injury, to the epidermis or outermost layer of the skin. Similar to exfoliating your skin, the injury causes the damaged outer layers of the epidermis to peel away. As part of the healing process, increased cell growth produces new, healthier skin layers beneath, which give the face a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.

Overall the experience is quite pleasant.  And can be relaxing- an escape from the busy day.  Depending on the type and depth of peel– peeling may begin 2-3 days after the treatment and can last up to 7-10 days.  Most patients experience a very nice glow to his/her skin over the first 24-48 hours.  Once the entire peeling process is complete- a new refreshed canvas has now been created. the goal, of course, is to stimulate collagen production, efface fine lines and reduce pore size.  Follow-up photos will be posted on our Facebook page.

Remember, you should always re-apply sunscreen several times throughout the day. If you have any skin care questions, call my Austin plastic surgery office at (512) 288-8200 or contact us via email to learn more!  You can also sign up for our monthly newsletter on our “news” page.

How does a chemical peel feel?

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MONTCLAIR, New Jersey –

Wrinkles, brown spots, acne, and sun damage. There are all kinds of skin issues to worry about, but what if you could catch these conditions before they surface? We’ll show you how doctors are using new technology to spot skin problems and treat them before you can even see them.

Beauty, it’s only skin deep, and what you do now could determine how you will look later.

That’s why 34-year-old Wanda Rubbet and 27-year-old Francis Alvarez are turning to what is essentially a modern day magic mirror. this skin analysis machine can tell them what’s going on underneath their skin.

“We can see certain things with our eyes, but we can’t see below the surface,” Barry DiBernardo, M.D., a Board-certified plastic surgeon at New Jersey Plastic Surgery told Ivanhoe.

The machine takes a 3-D snapshot and compares it to 5,000 people of the same age and skin type. you can see sun damage, pore size, wrinkles and bacteria. it can also show you what you’ll look like in 10 years. the right treatments can slow aging down, but Dr. Barry DiBernardo says there are a lot of things we do wrong. what do you think? Does collagen help wrinkles? No!

“Just by taking a molecule and putting it on the surface doesn’t mean that it gets under the skin,” Dr. DiBernardo explained.

Does sunscreen with SPF over 30 make a difference? yes indeed! the higher numbers filter out slightly more UVB rays, and can add up over time. Are facials really good for your skin?

A study out of India found they cause breakouts in 80 percent of people. Finally, can food protect your face against sunburns? In one recent study, participants who consumed five tablespoons of tomato paste daily for three months had nearly 25 percent more protection against sunburn.

It’s knowledge Wanda and Francis both plan on putting to good use.

Dr. DiBernardo says your best bets to help you look young are lasers, fillers and other therapies your doctor can prescribe. the skin analysis usually costs about $100, but it depends on your doctor.

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