Standard Skin Care Treatments

 

For most skin care, Dallas residents prefer non-invasive, non-surgical treatments that are significantly more effective than over-the-counter or spa methods. The most popular skin care procedures in Dallas are Botox injections, laser skin rejuvenation, chemical facial peels and in-office microdermabrasion.

 

If you live in or are visiting Dallas and want to learn more about each of these five non-invasive skin care procedures, keep reading. You'll also find information on where to locate a qualified skin care practitioner in the Dallas metropolitan area.

 

Chemical Peel Procedures

 

Texas law stipulates that a chemical peel can only be performed by a licensed dermatologist, nurse or a specially certified esthetician working under the supervision of a dermatologist. Chemical peels requiring anesthesia must be performed in licensed facilities and under proper medical supervision.

 

The average chemical peel procedure only lasts about 15 to 30 minutes, but can be somewhat uncomfortable as extremely thin layers of skin are being, essentially, peeled off your face.

 

Once your chemical peel is complete and you're cleared to leave your doctor's office, you're advised to stay away from the sun or possible skin irritants. Patients should pack a sun hat and SPF sunscreen formulated for sensitive skin.

 

Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatments and standard of care ann arbor michigan

 

When it comes to laser skin care, Dallas is leading the way with a large number of state-of-the-art laser skin resurfacing and laser skin care facilities. The procedure can cause minor scabbing, but final results - which include reversal of sun damage and diminished fine lines - can typically be seen within 10 days at the most.

 

The cost of laser light skin resurfacing can vary wildly depending on the size of the area to be covered, the nature of the treatment and the extent of your treatment plan. However, the average cost for a single laser skin resurfacing treatment is roughly just over $2400.

 

Microdermabrasion and standard of care ann arbor michigan

 

Microdermabrasion serves two purposes - it reverses existing sun damage, fine lines and skin discoloration, while also encouraging rejuvenated and more rapid new skin cell growth. The result? Younger, fresher-looking skin.

 

While a dermatologist can perform microdermabrasion, this procedure is usually taken care of by a licensed esthetician or registered nurse working under the guidance and supervision of a dermatologist.

 

Botox Injections

 

Essentially, Botox is a toxic poison that actually paralyzes muscles in the face, taking away their ability to contract and permit facial expressions. However, these facial expressions not only emphasize existing wrinkles, but also create them. Therefore, Botox both prevents and treats wrinkles.

 

As an FDA-approved, anti-wrinkling agent, Botox has proven its efficacy. In terms of skin care, Dallas residents have made it their most popular non-surgical choice for a reason - because it works.