Dermabrasion
Surface irregularities, such as wrinkles, acne scars and post-traumatic scars may be softened by dermabrasion. A high-speed rotary wheel is used to mechanically scrape the top skin layers. As the “sanding” effect of the rotary instrument evens the skin textures, a raw surface remains and complete healing may take 7 to 10 days. The procedure may take a few minutes to one hour and can be performed in the office or at a surgery center. Potential risks include abnormal color changes with darkening or lightening of the skin and scarring. Redness may take 3 months to fade and sun exposure should be avoided for 6 to12 months.
Chemical Peel
Aging facial skin experiences wrinkling, blemishes and uneven pigmentation. Chemical peels use various chemical solutions to improve and smooth the texture of the skin by removing the outer layers. The most superficial peel formula is alphahydroxy acid (AHA), such as glycolic, lactic or fruit acids. These agents freshen and improve skin texture with little to no recovery time. A more penetrating, medium-depth chemical peel, such as trichloracetic acid (TCA), gives a more dramatic result but may require several successive treatments. Phenol is a strong chemical causing a deep peel but is not used by Dr. Parva. Dr. Parva primarily uses the TCA, which is safe and effective. Pre-treating the skin prior to any chemical peel is important and we often encourage use of Retin A and a fading skin for 4 weeks prior to the peel. Also, keep in mind that chemical peels only address the skin surface and are not a substitute for a facelift, which tightens and repositions loose skin and soft tissue.
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