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What is a micro peel procedure in Phoenix?

Ever notice how some women seem to have to skin that practically glows, as if they exist in the pure form of a model straight off the pages of a fashion magazine.  Most likely this radiance is not as natural as they would have you believe, but the good news is that this fact means that you can also get that soft glow to radiate from your skin if ge tto the right skin care clinic. This is especially critical in Phoenix and other desert cities where the dry air can accelerate aging by leeching moisture from the skin.

There are historically four ways to get that same glow, although only one is practical.  The first way was hitting puberty, now just a memory to most of us. The second glowing moment came with pregnancy and the influx of hormones it brings. The third option is available at any age - falling in love!   The last possibility is undergoing a micropeel procedure which is as helpful as love or pregnancy in getting the glow back into your face.

A micro peel, as the name implies, involves ridding the face of dead and damaged skin cells.  Then a mild acidic mixture is applied to the face  to clean out stored oils or chemicals blocking the radiant glow from reaching your face.  Generally the solution used in a micropeel procedure in Phoenix, Arizona, is a diluted form of glycolic or salicyclic acid. Trichloroacetic acid is occasionally used for a more aggressive treatment.

Many people actually call this procedure the “lunchtime peel” due to the fact that the actual treatment takes about an hour.  It involves very little recovery time.  In particular, the process works to help patients with dry skin, rosacea, and sensitive skin.

Most importantly, the procedure allows you to restore the natural glow to your face in a small amount of time for a minimal price! It’s no wonder more and more people are exploring micro peel procedures. You may want to join them today.

Call 480-304-5477 to talk with North Valley Plastic Surgery about an appointment for your micropeel procedure in the Phoenix Arizona area today.

If you are distressed by the fine lines and wrinkles from your face a Hetter Peel might be the right option for you!  A Modified Phenol Peel can also work on smoker’s lines, deep leather-like lines, sun spots, uneven skin tone and redness. The Hetter Modified Peel lessens the visibility of scars, such as indentation left from severe acne. It also smooths out the skin around your eyelids, crow’s feet, pucker marks around the lips, and frown lines. The Hetter Modified Peel of your facial skin, at North Valley Plastic Surgery, is the absolute gold-standard against which all other facial skin resurfacing procedures are compared.

North Valley Plastic Surgery has one of the very few physicians, Dr. Steven Gitt,  in Arizona who is qualified to perform the Hetter Peel procedure.  The Hetter Peel is actually a modified phenol peel.  Full phenol peels use a strong mixture of the phenol chemical and other ingredients and is known to need more recovery time.  The Hetter Modified Peel uses a new, improved solution for the procedure.  The Hetter Peel solution is a combination of liquid soap, Croton oil, phenol and water.  What differentiates it from the solution used for a phenol peel is that it uses more croton oil and less phenol.  This combination actually enhances the desired effects while reducing the phenol side effects.  The Modified Phenol Peel can be added to a face lift to polish the results.

Patients who are planning to have a Hetter Peel treatment need to prepare for about six weeks before the procedure by using a Vitamin C cream every morning and a Vitamin A (Retin-A) cream every night. This reduces the recovery time significantly. You will need to wash your face about four times a day to reduce the risk of infection.  You will also need to limit your exposure to the sun.  After these two to three weeks of rest and relaxation for your skin, you will see significant improvements to the treated area.  Experts recommend two to three weeks of recovery time for this procedure.  Time to welcome your new thicker, smoother, brighter skin!

Call 480-304-5477 to speak to Michelle at North Valley Plastic Surgery and make an appointment for a free consultation today to learn more about the Hetter Peel, Modified Phenol Peel and Hetter Modified Peel.