Creating Beauty From Within
Chemical Peels
Case Studies of Topical AHAs and Tretinoin Cream Treatment
May 22nd
Case study 1
Patient: Fiona
Age: 33
Problem: Oily skin, prone to spots
Procedure: Topical AHAs
Cost of treatment:
AHA creams: £50/$80; glycolic acid peels: V125/$200 each
Result: Clearance of spots, general improvement of complexion
She was concerned about the overall tone of her skin – she complained of open pores, greasiness and dullness
The dermatologist’s storyFiona More >
Chemical Skin Peels
Feb 19th
Chemical Skin Peels
Chemical peels use acid solutions to remove, or actively kill off (induce necrosis or denaturing of) a predetermined numbers of the upper layers of skin. Chemical peels have been performed for over 40 years – ever since a Florida beauty therapist revealed the secret ‘fountain of youth’ More >
Skin Resurfacing Procedures
Feb 19th
You and your resurfacing procedure
Whether you opt for a light chemical peel over your whole face or a deep laser resurfacing over your top lip only, the before, during and aftercare process is similar. The deeper the peel, the longer and more difficult the recovery period may be, but More >
Chemical Peeling Principles
Feb 19th
Chemical Peeling – Principles
While the processes and the equipment vary, the aim of all peeling or resurfacing procedures is the same — to remove skin layers. Unlike some of our other organs, our skin possesses remarkable recuperative powers. The principle is similar to pruning: pare back the skin layers More >
Types of Chemical Peels
Jan 2nd
Skin Type
for
chemical
recovery
risks
result
LIGHT Mild sun damage, general poor skin texture 30%-70% glycolic acid, or up to 15% TCANormal activity (including applying make-up) can usually be resumed immediately
Mild swelling, brown spots, infection (rare), no effect
Minimal to moderate smoothing and/or brightening of complexion
MEDIUM Moderate sun damage including noticeable lines and pigmented patches 20%-35% TCA, Jessner’s or More >
Acne Treatment and Laser Resurfacing
Jan 1st
Case study 2 – Acne Treatment
Patient: Cheryl
Age: 25
Problem: Persistent acne and acne scarring
Procedure: Topical treatment for acne, chemical peeling, subcision and laser resurfacing for scarring
Result: Complete clearance of acne and good improvement of scars
The dermatologist’s storyCheryl consulted me because of her ongoing acne and also disfiguring scars from the severe acne More >
Wrinkle Free with Cosmetic Surgery Treatments
Oct 8th
Summing It All Up
In theory, we could all prevent our skin from wrinkling. If you could protect your face from the sun all the time, it would remain relatively young looking and wrinkle-free into old age. In the past, however, this has not tended to happen, particularly because people have More >
Chemical Peels: Say Goodbye To Bad Layer Skin
Sep 19th
People inflicted with acne scars seldom visit a dermatologist. In fact, only 7 percent of acne sufferers have the courage to seek the help of a dermatologist. This suggests that self treatment is more appealing to the majority of acne sufferers.
There are several reasons why people who are fighting this More >
Microdermabrasion Chemical Peel and HGH Human Growth Hormone
Sep 19th
Superficial Peel and Microdermabrasion Chemical Peel
Superficial peels basically accomplish three key things:
- exfoliation,
- moisturization and
- thickening the dermis.
Any acid can be made to penetrate the skin lightly or deeply.
Used with active skin care, superficial peels or microdermabrasion speed up the process of exfoliation. This approach works best for modest sun damage, early More >