Microderm / Chemical Peels

Microdermabrasion can improve age spots, fine lines and black heads by gently using an instrument to gently sand the skin, removing the thicker outer layer. This type of rejuvenation is used to treat light scarring, discoloration, sun damage and stretch marks. Adding one of our chemical peels will intensify the effectiveness of your treatment.

Microdermabrasion is a skin-freshening technique that helps repair facial skin that takes a beating from the sun and the effects of aging. The aesthetician uses a device to spray tiny crystals across the face, mixing gentle abrasion with suction to remove the dead, outer layer of skin. As with other skin rejuvenation techniques, more than one treatment may be needed to reduce or remove fine wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation.

Microdermabrasion helps to thicken your collagen, which results in a younger looking complexion. Collagen is a protein in your skin that’s abundant when you’re a child and makes skin appear taut and smooth. Collagen production declines as we age, resulting in looser, uneven skin.

Crystal microdermabrasion is the industry standard for skin resurfacing and skin regeneration treatment.

A series of treatments helps reduce the appearance of fine lines around the eyes, mouth, and neck.

• Reduces open pores, spots, and skin blemishes.
• Improved micro-vascular circulation helps create a healthier dermis.
• Aids lymphatic drainage for toxin removal.
• Increased oxygenation improves the collagen and elastin supply for new cell growth.
• Reduces sebum and comedones (oily secretions and blackheads).
• The acupressure massagers stimulates deep into the subcutaneous.
• Create a feeling of deep relaxation to help reduce stress, tones and tightens facial muscles.
• Red LED’s create stimulation and are anti inflammatory. Helps improve the regeneration process for new cell growth.
• Blue LED’s are antibacterial and proven beneficial for problem skin. Blue light has an effect on the elasticity content of new cell growth.
• The combination of separate red and blue LED’s has a calming and soothing effect on the skin

A safe, smooth, non-invasive exfoliation beneficial for all skin types.

Chemical Peels

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. The new skin is also temporarily more sensitive to the sun. There are three basic types of chemical peels:

Superficial or lunchtime peel: Alpha-hydroxy acid or another mild acid is used to penetrate only the outer layer of skin to gently exfoliate it. The treatment is used to improve the appearance of mild skin discoloration and rough skin as well as to refresh the face, neck, chest or hands.

Medium peel: Glycolic or trichloroacetic acid is applied to penetrate the out and middle layers of skin to remove damaged skin cells. The treatment is used to improve age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, freckles and moderate skin discoloration. It also can be used to smooth rough skin and treat some precancerous skin growths, i.e. actinic keratosis.

Deep peel: Tricholoracetic acid (TCA)or phenol is applied to deeply penetrate the middle layer of skin to remove damaged skin cells. The treatment removes moderate lines, age spots, freckles and shallow scars.

When is a chemical peel appropriate?

Chemical peels are used to treat a number of conditions including:

• Acne scarring
• Aging skin
• Crow’s feet
• Hyperpigmentation
• Melasma
• Scars/stretch marks
• Sun damaged skin/Age spotting
• Sagging skin
• Wrinkles

Are chemical peels painful?

Chemicals peels sting but do not cause a great deal of pain. The gentlest peels use alpha-hydroxy, glycolic, lactic or fruit acids are also gentle. They may cause stinging, redness, irritation and crusting but as the skin begins to adjust all these problems will lessen. Sun exposure and smoking after a chemical peel must be avoided because they can cause unwanted side effects, including infection and scarring.

Trichloroacetic acids are used for stronger peelings. They remove wrinkles, superficial blemishes and pigment problems. These type of treatments sting more than those with the gentler acids. After the treatment there may be redness, swelling and irritation but the use of creams and gels will reduce these effects.

Our Aesthetician will advise you as to which peel is best suited for your skin type and your specific skin health needs.

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* Results May Vary

Facials

At LaserSpa, we understand that you want to look and feel your very best and sometimes there isn’t enough time for flaking or peeling. We offer a variety of facials that can rejuvenate your skin and give you a pampered look without any amount of downtime.

Traditional European Facial: Consists of a cleanse, exfoliation, extraction, steam, and massage. In the cleansing phase of European Facial, a cleanser is applied to the skin to get rid of surface impurities. Then your skin is analyzed.

Deep Pore Cleansing Facial: Classic type of facial, involving deep cleansing, steam, facial massage, facial mask, serum and moisturizer. If needed extractions will be done, removing blackheads and whiteheads. Deep Cleansing facials are a good choice if your skin lacks moisture and is prone to breakouts.

Gentleman’s Facial: Specifically targeting men’s skin type. Customized for a gentleman’s specific skin needs, a deep cleansing is followed by an exfoliating scrub and extraction. The treatment concludes with a cool, soothing mask to balance and hydrate your skin, also helping alleviate shaving irritation. 

Teen Facial: Designed to specifically address breakouts that frequently are associated with adolescent skin. An added bonus—teaches teens the importance of preemptive skincare.