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I Had a MegaPeel Microdermabrasion and my Skin is Now Dry Like a Wall - Miami, FL

I Love Derma Roller - Miami, FL

I am a LE for 17 years and I say NO thanks to O2 facials and Hydrafacials.

But does it work? The mild inflammatory response caused by the forced breaching of the lipid bi-layers of the epidermis is the most logical reason why the instant smoothing effect is achieved, however there appears to be no scientific evidence to date that substantiates if the therapeutic compounds find their way to the target area at the dermal/epidermal junction. If there is any evidence, then it is not widely available for public scrutiny. Other than the immediate inflammation effects discussed previously, there is potential that there could also be a limited longer-term restructuring of the collagen matrix due to stimulated fibroblast activity caused by the inflammatory response. As the level of fibroblast stimulation is directly proportional to the level of non-ablative inflammatory response created, it could be concluded that the effect is likely to be less than a peel or Microdermabrasion. There is however, no conclusive evidence of this occurring to any significant degree either. The mild inflammatory response caused by the forced breaching of the lipid bi-layers of the epidermis is the most logical reason why the instant smoothing effect is achieved The mild inflammatory response caused by the forced breaching of the lipid bi-layers of the epidermis is the most logical reason why the instant smoothing effect is achieved That the oxygen used during the facial actually provides therapeutic effects from a topical application, and the premise that we can increase the energy in the skins cells by topical application of oxygen is flawed for a number of reasons. We need to consider the following factors: The human skin does not respire to any perceptible degree; in fact the skin does not require being in an oxygen environment other than respiration via the lungs. The skin barrier defence systems effectively render the skin waterproof, as nature limits our exposure to a specific concentration of oxygen for good reasons. Although the skin can absorb some substances (some drugs are typically administered through a skin patch, humans do not absorb any substance through the skin that is important to life function. So from that perspective, we can logically live without air on the skin. (Except for temperature regulation) Free Radicals and the oxidative process contributes to skin ageing and the development of wrinkles Marketers of oxygen therapies often refer to the proven effects of oxygen on unhealthy or damaged tissues to state their case, with the vasoconstrictive effects, reduction of inflammatory cytokines, increase in growth factors, and antibacterial effects often mentioned. There is indeed a degree of truth to those statements, as oxygen has been successfully used to assist wound healing for over fifty years. It is however, the increase in oxygen concentration in the cells via the pulmonary vascular system introduced by the oxygen rich environments in hyperbaric chambers and oxygen tents rather than direct contact of the wound with the oxygen. And what about Free Radicals? There are the negative aspects of oxygen to consider. Specifically free radicals and oxidisation. We know that unstable oxygen molecules cause free radicals and it is widely understood that oxygen is the conduit for the delivery of free radicals to tissue. It is also known that oxygen is the most common oxidiser, and oxidative process contributes to skin ageing and the development of wrinkles, so why would a skin treatment professional who understands this want to increase our exposure to oxygen above the natural dose and subsequent potential oxidisation in the epidermis? Particularly why would we want to force the oxygen past the lipid bi-layers under pressure to an area where we really need to control any oxidisation? As mentioned previously, oxygen as an energy providing fuel is delivered to the dermal cells via the microcirculation along with other vital nutrients. It is a critical balance. The fact that other topical oxygen bearing applications (such as hydrogen peroxide and oxygenated purified water) have lost favour with skin professionals due to free radical issues makes one wonder why less knowledgeable aestheticians and therapists have not made the connection between the similarity of the two modalities. Official recognition It is also interesting to note that where the technology is the most popular, the United States regulatory body FDA has not approved oxygen facials and the devices that provide the treatments, as in the United States, oxygen in concentrations above 90% is considered a precsciption drug. The lack of approval is because manufacturers are astutely not making any claims of any therapeutic effects. To make those claims would involve providing proof of efficacy, lengthy clinical trials (with long-term results and contraindications determined) to be conducted, and possibly the same kind of regulation and treatment provider qualifications that the use of hyperbaric oxygen treatment requires. Certainly a dampener for quick profit. The FDA has a consumer warning on it's web site that discusses the use of oxygen for non-prescription therepeutic use. A fact that is little known is that that dispensing oxygen in the US without a prescription violates FDA regulations. Other countries (such as Australia and New Zealand where oxygen is considered a drug) may have similar regulations, and presently oxygen facials have managed to keep under the radar. In the United States, Dr. Christopher B. Zachary, a professor and the chairman of the department of dermatology at the School of Medicine, University of California has been quoted as saying The concept that high-pressure oxygen would do anything to help the skin is such nonsense as to be laughable. " Some quick quotes of interest from marketers and users of oxygen devices: "We hope that the oxygen is creating a pressure bubble that drives vitamins and nutrients into the skin, but we have no data to support that." Dr. Fredric Brandt, Dermatologist, Miami and New York. "We haven't run any medical-style clinical trials because we are not making any biological claims, the instant results speak for themselves." Mr. Anthony McMahon, CEO, Intraceuticals. "It's a spa device with limited benefits, it has no more and no less validity than a facial." Dr. Bradford R. Katchen, Dermatologist, New York.

Give me a break... on this post.

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The advantage of the dermaroller is that you can have it done often.. It will take time but you'll see results.