To begin with, remember that both Microdermabrasion and VI Chemical Peel are exfoliative procedures that enhance skin texture and tone. Chemical peels are better for treating acne-prone and sensitive skin, while microdermabrasion is better for addressing difficulties with darker complexions. Laser therapy and in-home treatments are also options for both.
Microdermabrasion and VI chemical peel both are cosmetic skincare treatments that exfoliate the skin, which leads to advantages like tightening the skin, eliminating fine wrinkles, and reducing acne scars. While the two treatments provide similar performance, they do not cleanse the skin in the same way. Microdermabrasion is a physical exfoliation that scrapes away the uppermost layer of skin cells, whereas chemical peeling involves an acid solution to peel away layers of the skin.
What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a technique that removes the top layer of dead skin cells by using a crystal-based or vibrating diamond-tipped device. The treatment exfoliates dull, dead skin cells that improve the skin surface with other benefits like brightening of skin, smoothing fine wrinkles, and decreasing hyperpigmentation. It is beneficial for all skin types and carries a low risk of problems.
What does Microdermabrasion treats?
Advantages of Microdermabrasion:
What is VI Chemical Peel?
VI Chemical Peel is a medium-depth, medical-grade chemical peel that penetrates the top layer of your skin – the epidermis, and reaches deep within the dermis. A specially formulated chemical solution is applied to the skin to make it smooth & glowing. This in-office treatment, like others, exfoliates your skin and stimulates the development of new proteins. It helps to reduce inflammation caused by sun damage & aging. The exfoliating treatment also improves fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture.
What does VI Chemical Peel treats?
Advantages of VI Chemical Peel:
Difference between Microdermabrasion and VI Chemical Peel:
Differences | Microdermabrasion | VI Chemical Peel |
1. Purpose | Rejuvenate skin and improve discolored skin tone making it glow. | Serves the purpose of treating aging signs like deeper wrinkles, spots, pigmentation, etc. |
2. Ingredients | Includes crystals made of sodium bicarbonate and aluminum oxide. | Includes salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, trichloroacetic acid, etc. |
3. Duration | – Takes 35 to 45 minutes for the face.
– Takes approx. 20-minutes for the neck. |
– Light chemical peel: minimum time.
– Medium & deep chemical peel: takes 30 to 90 minutes. |
4. Pain | – Less to no pain
– Some may sense mild stinging |
– Deep peeling requires pain-free medication.
– May feel a stinging sensation, but a cooling pack will solve the issue. |
5. Recovery Time | – Takes a short healing time.
– Shows skin difference on the same day of the procedure. |
– Takes approx. 5 to 7 days for your skin to restore from the peeling process. |
6. Benefits | – Removes spots of aging, uneven tone, dark blemishes, acne scars, and melasma.
– Treatment is also effective for removing whiteheads & blackheads. |
– Remove sun-damaged dead skin cells, fine lines, and wrinkles. |
7. Side Effects | – Redness, skin swelling, sun sensitivity, stinging sense, and sometimes burnt marks. | – Might lead to a permanent change in the color of your skin.
– Scarring may also appear after a session. – Infections such as herpes and cold sores are also seen in a few patients. |
Is is possible to combine both treatments at the same time?
Yes, you can get both Microdermabrasion and IV chemical peel treatments at the same time. Cosmetologists consider combining these two treatments doubles the results as they thoroughly cleanse your skin and decrease discoloration, fine wrinkles, and aging spots. The collective effect of this treatment is ideal for those who have oily or acne-prone skin. It is advisable to get microdermabrasion before IV chemical peel with a gap of a few weeks between the treatments. Note: People with sensitive skin are recommended not to try this combination.
If you want to see a bright & radiant look on your skin, call Bloom Salon and Med Spa now for a consultation and find out which treatments or combination of procedures will give you the desired results you need. Our certified trained medical practitioners would be delighted to work for you to design a personalized plan that will help you to minimize the indications of various skin issues, giving you beautiful & healthy skin.
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