My new practitioner recommended the neo laser combined with chemical peels, for my first treatment I just got the neo laser because they wanted to see how my skin would react before getting the combo treatment, my skins fine but no differences, so I'm just hoping the combo treatment works and was wondering what are the benefits of the combo treatment that makes it so effective? I've heard good things about the treatment in terms of results but would like to know hwta makes the treatments so good.
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Microneedling a great procedure for facial texture rejuvenation. Redness is a healthy response. This is a sign of mild inflammation that is done on purpose to stimulate collagen formation and stimulate your own body's growth factors. The result is a healthy skin. I...
The best skin preparation for a chemical peel is first isopropyl alcohol and then acetone. They both degrease the skin, but acetone can remove more. However, it works best after the alcohol cleanse. Then, the peel is more effective.
Thank you for your question and photograph. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, but from what I can see, it looks like you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark marks). In some cases, the discoloration may fade over time but that can take months to over a ye...