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How old are your hands? Chances are, no matter how great your face looks – those hands will give away your true age at a glance! Thanks to Mukilteo Skin Treatments and Skin Rejuvenation, you can look as young as you feel – and your hands won’t tell anyone!

While most folks take extreme measures to assure their face is free of age spots, wrinkles and other road signs of life; they tend to forget the hands. Hold your hands up to your face in the mirror. Are they the same age? If not, it’s definitely time for a ‘hand-ial’ you know a hand facial? You are provided with several options to rejuvenate your hands at Le Visage Wellness Center and Spa:

CHEMICAL PEEL

A combination of glycolic, salicylic and lactic acid peel will remove the top layers of skin from your hands. Applied with a sponge, and rinsed off after about 10 minutes, the peel results in a sunburn-like effect. With a healing time of 3-10 days, it is essential that you protect the brand new skin with at least an SPF 30! The new skin may appear less wrinkled, and will reduce the discoloration from age spots.

MICRODERMABRASION

A great alternative to chemical peels, especially for individuals that are sensitive to the acidic compounds of the chemical peel. Micro-crystals gently remove discoloration and wrinkles from your hand’s skin surface. It is believed that repeated microdermabrasion treatments actually instigates collagen production. With the removal of the first layer of skin, lotions and other topical treatments are able to reach the deeper layers of the skin.

ADVANCED MEDICAL PLASMA PEEL

Sterile saline is ionized when passed through a high frequency electrode forming the plasma field that is applied to your skin. In less than 30 minutes you can expect:

• Epidermis rejuvenation
• Hydration of epidermis
• Reduced appearance of wrinkles and discoloration
• Stimulation of collagen production
• Tightening of skin
• Hyper-sterilization of skin

PHOTO-REJUVENATION THERAPY

Collagen production is increase by the use of  red light. The healing light also increase production of new skin cells and improves skin circulation. Drastic results are indicated by:

• Smoothed wrinkles
• Skin being more elastic and firm
• Reduction of scars
• Smoothed damaged skin surface

Regardless the age of your hands, Mukilteo Skin Treatment will erase the years! Isn’t it time that you can proudly display your hands – next to your face?

Any person that suffers from the scars of adolescent acne can begin the journey to recovery with a Chemical Peel Treatment in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Mill Creek or Everett, Washington at Le Visage Wellness Center & Spa in Mukilteo. This is not a decision to be made lightly. Understanding the process and the potential risks is the better part of valor for any process that alters your appearance – even if it is for the better!

The chemical peel does exactly what its name implies – it chemically peels layer of your skin to allow new, fresh skin to grow back. Arming yourself with all the facts will help allay some of the fears behind this seemingly barbaric method of  improving your complexion. The process has been proven effective time and again – most patients would definitely do it again and are extremely satisfied with the end result!

How Chemical Peels Work

As stated previously, chemical peels remove layers of older skin to remove in this case, acne scars. As the largest organ in (Okay, on) the human body, our skin sheds cells every day. As those cells are shed, new skin replaces it on the surface. Chemical peel treatments work in conjunction with this natural process by speeding up the ‘shedding’. As most acne scars only affect the top layers of the skin, you will likely see improvement after just one treatment. With deeper scarring  you may require additional treatments. Never exfoliate your skin prior to a chemical peel treatment!

Choosing the Right Acid Peel

Depending on your skin type, color and damage, your esthetician will determine which peel is best for you. Chemical Peel Treatment in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Mill Creek, Everett, Washington include:

Salicylic Acid

The primary ingredient in aspirin, salicylic acid is the most gentle chemical peel offered by Le Visage Wellness Center & Spa. If your skin is prone to irritation, you should definitely opt for the salicylic acid peel. This is not the peel of choice for darker complexions as it will cause hypopigmentation (skin lightening).

Glycolic Acid

A natural acid, derived from sugar cane, glycolic acid peels are considered the most popular choice. The alpha hydroxy acid (fruit acid) is often used to remove rust from metals in lower concentrations (10%). At the concentrations of about 50%, which is what facial peels are comprised of, are actually considered hazardous materials. Never fear – the esthetician is highly qualified in the proper use of all acid peels. As one of the mildest chemical peels, it may take several sessions to achieve the desired result.

Lactic Acid

Responsible for the burn felt in your muscles, lactic acid is another alpha hydroxy acid. Similar to glycolic acid, lactic acid is usually used in combination and generally takes several treatments to achieve desired results.

Combination Treatments

To achieve the most effective results with minimal side effects, Le Visage Wellness Center & Spa offers a combination of the three acids – salicylic, lactic and glycolic. Reaping the benefits from all 3 chemicals, the mixture is applied carefully by our qualified esthetician and left on your face for a predetermined period of time. Washed off with clear water, you may look as though you have a sunburn on your face.

Healing and Potential Side Effects

Generally, it will take your skin about 7-10 days to completely heal – about the same time as a serious sunburn. During the healing process, it is essential that you protect your skin with at least 30 SPF lotion – and strongly advised that you continue with sun protection forever.  Considering the years you’ve suffered with those acne scars, the minimal side effects are well worth the results!

By having your Chemical Peel Treatment in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Mill Creek, Everett, Washington at Le Visage Wellness Center & Spa, you are assured that every precaution is taken to make your experience as comfortable as possible. Send us your before and after photos!