When you hear the word “facial peel,” chances are the application of chemicals comes to mind. While California Skin & Laser’s Vitalize peels and Obagi Nu-Derm System fall under the “chemical peels” category, Dr. Gerald Bock and his team provide additional options that may be better for you.
Thanks to advanced technology, device-driven peels have been introduced to produce superior results. Also known as laser resurfacing, these are generally considered to be a safer alternative to the chemicals on the market today.
Consider that some chemical peels, with time, have been phased out due to health concerns. Perhaps the most controversial of these is the phenol peel. The deepest of peels, it can only been done once in most cases for good reason. It has been associated with many complications, the most troubling of which are heart, liver, and kidney failure.
Some of the laser options we offer include:
- MicroLaserPeel®
- Arctic
- Photofacial
- Superphotofacial
- Fraxel
Treating everything from mild wrinkles to freckles, the MicroLaserPeel® uses a laser handpiece to remove a thin layer of damaged skin, and to improve texture and restore a more youthful appearance. Unlike some chemical peels, there is little to nothing to heal from because only the outermost layers of skin are affected by energy from the laser beam.
Also known as the “lunchtime peel,” the Arctic Peel™ gets its name from the use of a cooling device to keep you comfortable during treatment. It, too, involves the removal of superficial layers of skin to reveal a smoother, softer complexion underneath. Its nickname comes from the fact that it can be done quickly (over lunch) with minimal discomfort and, in turn, minimal healing times and recovery needs.
A peel that contains Croton Oil will affect the deeper layers of the skin. It can produce tremendous results for those patients with severe lines and wrinkles; however, unlike traditional deep peels, this option is highly customizable by characteristics such as skin type and clinical need. This flexibility minimizes complications such as hypopigmentation.
A photofacial (or photo rejuvenation) uses intense-pulsed light delivered through a handheld device to treat sun damage, broken capillaries, facial redness, and other concerns. A super photofacial is generally a laser peel used in conjunction with another type of treatment. For example, Dr. Bock offers the Levulan super photofacial, a light therapy preceded by microdermabrasion. By abrading the skin in this manner, it actually improves the skin’s uptake of Levulan, which is used to enhance the effect of light energy in treatment areas.
Fraxel works below the skin’s surface, using light energy to stimulate the production of collagen, which slows down as we age. Creases and pockets may be smoothed, effectively eliminating wrinkles and scars.
For more information about the many advanced technology facial peels offered in Stockton, call 209-751-4292 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bock.
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