Cosmetic Surgeons

Today there are tons of products on the market which claim to help your skin to appear younger and smoother than ever before. The basic idea behind facial rejuvenation is always the same - to make it appear fresher and brighter.

However, before making a go at using in-home products, you should know that plastic surgeons have been improving the look of the face for many years, and with great success, through a process of resurfacing.

This resurfacing allows your newer underlying layers to be revealed and your older, current surface to be removed. The result is a younger appearance with fresh, smooth, new skin visible and the older, damaged layers removed.

Cosmetic procedures such as dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and glycolic peels can be performed in your plastic surgeon's office and are able to achieve much better, and safer, results than you can do at home for yourself.

Let's take a look at some of the most popular cosmetic procedures which can be used in the rejuvenation process:

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is the process of removing outer dermal layers through rubbing them off using a rapidly rotating device which is covered in diamond chips or special wires. Dermabrasion, when performed by a professional, carefully removes the outer layers leaving behind newer, fresher skin.

It is chiefly used for acne scars, deep wrinkles, and severe damage from the sun.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is the process of removing the outer layers by blasting them off with a jet of micro crystals which is sprayed across the surface. The crystals are then vacuumed up to leave behind the newer, fresher skin.

This is mainly used for fine lines and on minor flaws and imperfections.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels utilize a variety of chemicals including phenol, crouton oil, and trichloroacetic acid (TCA). These chemicals are used to slightly bun the outer layers in a very safe and controlled way by a skilled plastic surgeon. Depending on the concentration used, you get a variety of depth removal.

It can be less aggressive than the dermabrasion techniques.

Glycolic Peels

Glycolic peels are used to remove a very thin layer of the facial surface by applying a glycolic based solution. The result of a glycolic peel is similar to microdermabrasion, but it uses a chemical process rather than one of mechanical abrasion to remove the unwanted skin.

Healing Time

The healing time for cosmetic facial skin rejuvenation depends largely on your skin type and the procedure which is performed. Glycolic peels have very little healing time required, while some chemical peels or deeper layer dermabrasion may require up to a week or two to achieve maximum results and healing.

Your plastic surgeon can discuss healing times when you are deciding on which procedure is right for your needs.

Men and women of all ages can benefit from rejuvenation procedures performed in the office of a plastic surgeon. The first step is to understand your options and then to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

At your consultation appointment you can get a professional opinion of which option is the best for your unique skin care needs. Once you know what our options are, choose the right procedure and you are well on your way to having rejuvenated, younger-looking skin.By: Abigail Aaronson