Microdermabrasion

Facts:

Dermabrasion attempts to level down normal skin so that it is brought close to the depth of the scar; this method is very effective in creating a new cotour plane. However, the depth of the plane that can be achieved with dermarasion is limited as extensively deep abrading can cause additionals scarring.

Noninvasive skin renewing procedure. Can be done during lunch time and head back to work immediately. First time willnotice skin "glowing and smooth" after procedure. Good for maintaining a vibrant skin and also for superficial skin unevenness such as shallow acne scar and fine lines. Also to prevent acne occurrence as it will unclog pores to prevent white and black heads hence no more acne.

My experience:

Have done this many times in beauty salon. When I first did it in derma clinic, it is much cheaper  (RM150 per session) compared to beauty salon, at least half of it. Body perfect is over charging!!! After the removal of dead skin, white and black head can be easily removed, so, it is a good time to go for your facial and extraction. But do forget about HYDRATION, your skin is now dehydrated. I put on mask everyday after microdermabrasion. Also, you are photosensitive now, sunblock please.

Intense Pulse Light (IPL)

Facts:

First of all, it is a NON-LASER SYSTEM. IPL devices are light instruments that look and act like lasers, but do not qualify as true lasers because of their lack of coherent, monochromatic light. They are many IPLs on the market today, with new ones introduced every year.

IPL is delivered as short flashes, which are precisely timed to heat up the target to the correct temperature without damaging surrounding tissue. It can customize to reach the melanin or hemoglobin hence eliminating pigmented lesion, hair removal and fine blood vessel. During a full face 15 minutes procedure, a thin layer of cool ultrasound gel is placed on the skin surface and the laser is placed directly against the gel. Patient can generally return to work immediately following the procedure, which makes it very popular with patients. Sun block is essential after the procedure.

My experience:

This is done after my fractional laser to get the even tone my skin. It helps to subside the redness but the results won't last LONG...the marks will back in a week of time but it did help to lighten it. Sun block is a must. Also, hydration, try to use moisturising mask or  least moisturizer everyday. This treatment is more expensive than microdermabrasion. It cost RM250 per session.

CO2 Laser

Facts:

CO2 laser emits lights in the infra red region. It is highly specific for water. Our living tissues comprise about 80% water. When it is defocused, it becomes less powerful and it can enable the laser to vaporise superficial payers of the skin like warts, skin tags or small growth. It can also be used to coagulate unwanted vessels. Surgeons also use it like a scalpel for cutting or making incisions. It has the advantage over the scalpel because it can cut without bleeding. It reduces post-operative infections, bleeding, and pain. Wound heals faster and better.

My experience:

Please don't do this. Not sure it's because my age problem =p the recovery is SLOOOOOWWW, the scars still apparent on my forehead. Doctor advised it suppose to heal my scars, but it left me a light scar on my forehead, luckily I insisted to try on a small area.