Chemical Peels
Snowball Facial
The Snowball Facial was the original treatment developed approximately in 2000 and is now commonly known as MicroPeel. The treatment consists of a deep cleanse followed by Dermaplaning which removes the top layer of dead skin cells. Dermaplaning is achieved by using a small blunt tip surgical blade to scrape away the dead skin cells, smooth the texture and also removes the vellus hair leaving the skin baby smooth. After the Dermaplaning portion of the treatment is complete, a light to medium strength lactic, glycolic, mandalic, salicylic acid is applied to stimulate various depths of the skin and address specific skin concerns. The finishing touches are to calm the skin with select products and apply cryo therapy. Cryo Therapy is using a dry ice mixture with a specific technique to calm and close the skin. This Snowball Facial is designed to reduce brown spots, fine lines, and boost the skin’s cellular regeneration rate leaving a beautiful radiant glow. This treatments is ideal for those who suffer from Rosacea and sensitive skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens Before a Snowball Facial?
Before a Snowball Facial, the patient should avoid Dermal Fillers or Botox injections for 10-14 days before the treatment. Before receiving treatment, the patient should be off Retinol and exfoliation products for 5-7 days. No tanning bed or sun for 7 days prior to the treatment.
What Happens Post-Care for Snowball Facial?
There is no downtime for this dermaplaning treatment. The patient's skin may be a little pink for thirty minutes to one day. Makeup can be applied after treatment; however, there should be no tanning through the natural sun or tanning bed for up to 72 hours.
Deep Chemical Peel
Our deep chemical peels, TCA or Jessner, are designed to restore blemished, acne scarred, uneven, or sun-damaged skin. Once the treatment has occurred, new cells and collagen will be stimulated during the healing process in order to produce a tighter, smoother, age-defying look. The depth and type of peel is dependent upon the patient's skin type.
Serving the Ashland KY, Huntington WV and Portsmouth OH Tri-State Area!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Deep Chemical Peel?
The Deep Chemical Peel, like Jessner and TCA, are a medium depth peel designed for more extensive damage. They are made from salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid), lactic acid (an alpha hydroxy acid) and resorcinol. These Deep Chemical Peels penetrate beyond the top layers of your skin and can be used on your face and chest.
What Happens Before Chemical Peel?
The patient should not be in the sun or tanning bed. The patient should also be off of any Retinol products for 7 days.
What Happens Post Deep Chemical Peel?
The Deep Chemical Peel requires 7-14 days down time. You can expect a complete sloughing or peeling of skin for 7 days. On a return visit within 7-10 days, an oxygen treatment will help restore cell growth with different vitamins and antioxidants. Every peel will cause some degree of flaking or peeling with varying amounts of redness post-procedure. The degree of flaking and redness is dependent upon the acid strength and type. The day after your procedure you could start to feel tightness. During the next 7-14 days flaking and/or peeling could occur. If you do not experience any flaking or peeling that doesn't mean that you will not achieve the optimal results. All peels will create sensitivity to heat and sun for several days post peel and it is critical to the success of the peel that you comply with post procedure care requirements.
