Cosmetic Surgery

If you’ve been looking for effective methods known to rejuvenate skin, you may be faced with the term ‘pearl laser skin rejuvenation’. If you have no idea what this is, the pearl laser works the same as other types of lasers – it removes the most superficial layers of the skin (epidermis) via light energy. However, the pearl laser treatment uses a new technology called YSGG technology. Pearl was designed to treat uneven skin texture, sun-damaged skin, brown spots, wrinkles, discoloration and fine lines. Although the face is the most common area treated using Pearl, other parts of the body, such as hands, neck, back, abdomen and chest can also be treated.

What can you expect? The pearl laser treatment is an outpatient procedure. Meaning, you can go home immediately after the procedure. A typical session lasts about 15 to 25 minutes for the entire face. Pulses of light are delivered to the epidermis gently and laser sends heat to the deeper layers of the skin, which stimulates long-term collagen growth. As a result, a thick layer of skin forms and serves as a protective layer. Although the skin will look sunburned and feel hot, the protective layer will start to slough off around 3 to 4 days and will reveal a healthier and smoother skin. Some patients of laser revealed that although the procedure is bearable, the smell of your skin burning could be quite alarming.

Will it hurt? This is one of the most asked questions about pearl laser skin rejuvenation. While dermatologists may tell you that the laser may “sting” or “pinch”, many people who have tried the procedure have attested that some parts of the face may hurt more than the rest, but the pain is bearable. However, after the procedure, your face will feel like it is burning. Some patients even said that they had to use frozen vegetables for at least a few hours just to keep the treated area cool. Small cracks, blisters and unattractive crusts may appear, while others experienced dark spots, which looked like hyperpigmentation. Fortunately, all of these unattractive effects are permanent and may vary on a case-to-case basis.

What about post-care? You need at least two visits to a dermatologist, depending on the skin damages you have. Unlike other treatments, one session can treat the entire face, which means, you save money and time seeking multiple treatments. Dermatologists will tell you to avoid the sun, keep the skin moist and spare 3 to 4 days of social downtime. While this may seem like just a simple beauty rest, many Pearl users have said that effects of Pearl laser are actually more unpleasant than advertised that you need to lock yourself indoors until the new skin shows up.

Does it Work? Although you may suffer from skin burning and look like a monster for a few days, many of the patients who have complained about the temporary effects of Pearl laser treatment end up satisfied with the results. New skin will definitely appear within a week and you can see up to 60% improvement on your skin.

Like most cosmetic treatments available, the old saying “no pain, no gain” proves true with the pearl laser skin rejuvenation treatments.

Skin peeling was the rave because it not only promised clearer fairer skin, but also followed through with its promise. But many shy away from the procedure because of the drying effects; which could take more than a week to subside for most procedures. Typically, your face will redden and peel out in a matter of days. Depending on how strong the chemical was used, you will end up with a blotched face for at least a week. When your face returns to its normal state, all the blemishes should have lightened and the acne should have subsided. But you might have to go in for more than two sessions before your skin clears out totally.

What most people don’t know is that their whole face doesn’t have to be “burned”. Selective skin peeling is done by most dermatologists and only on the problem areas on your face. A standard peel consists of your whole face being subjected to chemicals; but this is not needed for some patients. For those with slight pigmentation and acne problems; only the areas that need treatment are patted with chemicals.

The chemicals usually used are Phenol, AHAs (alphahydroxy acids) and TCA (trichloroacetic acid). Depending on the person’s need, the formula may be changed. Some dermatologists will use stronger solutions for extreme cases, while others prefer lighter ones especially for sensitive skin.

TCA Procedure:

1. Mainly used for blemishes, pigmentation from sun exposure and surface wrinkles.
2. Recovery period is about 7 days.
3. The effects of a TCA peel are not always that dramatic, and short lived, so patients may have to go in for more than 1 session.

Phenol Peel:

1. Provides a deep skin peel.
2. Used to treat coarse wrinkles, damaged or blotchy skin due to excessive exposure from the sun, as well as pre-cancerous growth.
3. Phenol treatment is not always advised as it will lighten some parts of your face. The bleaching effect may not be desired especially for those women who have darker skin coloring.

AHA Skin Peel:

1. Dermatologists use this chemical for acne, scarring and light skin pigmentation.
2. A very mild peel recommended for those who would like to recover faster, but it may take a few sessions to get desired result.
3. Recovery period doesn’t last for more than a few days.

These chemicals will produce a slight stinging sensation during and after the procedure. The patient’s face will redden and become blotchy. It’s not advisable that you wash your face or put on any kind of medication after the peel. Use sunblock to protect your skin, because you are more at risk from sun exposure since your skin has somewhat thinned out. An umbrella is also a good idea, as well as a hat to cover your face.

Patients have to remember that only certified professionals should be applying these chemicals. Do not endanger yourself by going to run of the mill clinics, because the solutions being used for chemical peels can be dangerous at some point; especially for your sensitive eyes.

Patients who want a more appealing body contour may opt for a combination of several procedures, but in any case, a thighplasty or thigh lift provides the benefit of shapelier and firmer thighs. A thighplasty may be performed as a standalone procedure, or as part of a combination of procedures which may involve liposculpture, a tummy tuck, or a butt lift. Patients who have lost skin flexibility in the thighs, the hip and the butt will benefit the most from thighplasty, as minimized cellulite and skin sags are immediate benefits of tightened thigh skin.
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One of the relatively recent developments in cosmetic surgery allows you to have plumper and firmer contours on your butt, without exercise and diet (although these two factors are essential to a healthy body, you can’t do without these in any case). A butt lift improves on the sag in the buttocks through the removal of excess skin; skin sag usually results from rapid weight changes, as a physical symptom of the aging process, or as predetermined by your genes. The procedure mainly aims to give you a more flattering silhouette by toning your butt contour.
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The onset of aging shows itself most visibly on your skin. Your facial skin sags and wrinkles, and your neck muscles and skin lose their firmness as well, leading to ‘turkey necks’ and sagging jowls. What’s worse, there are other factors which can speed up the process; exposure to the sun, changes in your weight, and your genes all contribute to make the skin sag much faster than the usual. Facelifts reverse the visible symptoms of aging by tightening the facial and neck skin; you can get rid of facial skin sags or a double chin, or minimize the eyelid and forehead creases through this cosmetic surgery procedure.
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