Although there are numerous ways to conceal skin imperfections, such as acne, wrinkles, and sunspots, they often only last a couple of days. Dunedin Plastic Surgery, located in Dunedin near Tampa, offers several minimally invasive and non-invasive skin resurfacing treatments that produce longer-lasting results, giving you brighter, healthier-looking skin for several months to years.
We’ll compare and contrast how two of these skin resurfacing treatments, microneedling and chemical peels, can get you the smoother skin you desire so that you can feel empowered and confident in your skin’s appearance.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment designed to address various textural skin imperfections, such as fine lines and wrinkles, pore size, acne scars, and stretch marks. During the treatment, very tiny sterile needles are used to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate the body’s own wound-healing cascade which results in natural collagen and elastin production. With this response, the new skin is softer, smoother, and more radiant.
At Dunedin Plastic Surgery, Radiofrequency (RF) is included in our Microneedling treatments. Radio frequency introduces thermal energy deep into the dermis, significantly boosting collagen and elastin production while providing a tightening effect that traditional Microneedling alone cannot achieve.
Chemical peels are composed of various specialized acid solutions designed to resurface the skin. During treatment, they are gently applied to the patient’s face, neck, back, or chest, depending on the patient’s goals. They are divided into three main categories based on severity: superficial, medium, and deep chemical peels. Each type of chemical peel exfoliates the skin and removes outer layers of damaged skin, but they are used to treat patients based on their individual needs. They can be applied to the entire face or targeted areas.
Chemical peels have several benefits, including their capability to treat acne and acne scars, hyperpigmentation, rough skin, actinic keratosis, wrinkles, melasma, sun damage, and enlarged pores.
One of the benefits of Microneedling and chemical peels is that both are not only proven methods of reducing fine lines and wrinkles, but they also smooth out the texture and discoloration of the skin. They are complimentary treatments.
You don’t have to choose one or the other. It is absolutely safe to receive both Microneedling and Chemical Peel treatments. We recommend alternating these treatments in order to accelerate your skin care goals. Where Microneedling works from the inside out by triggering the wound healing response, a Chemical Peel works from the outside in, resurfacing the skin by removing the top layer. We suggest spacing your microneedling treatments 4 to 6 weeks apart, allowing for a light to medium chemical peel in between (7 to 14 days following Microneedling).
The main difference between chemical peels and microneedling is that chemical peels resurface skin from the outer layer of skin using acids for exfoliation, while microneedling stimulates collagen from beneath the skin’s surface using tiny needles.
You will discuss treatment options, whether single or combined, during your consultation with Dr. Jennifer Buck.
Dr. Jennifer Buck, based in Dunedin and the greater Tampa Bay area, proudly serves patients of all backgrounds seeking to achieve their aesthetic goals with incredible, natural-looking results and minimal downtime. Dr. Buck ensures each of her patients receives a personalized procedure unique to their facial structure, skin quality, and other individual needs. She has earned an exceptional reputation among her patients and professional organizations, such as the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).
Your skin resurfacing journey with microneedling or a chemical peel will begin with a private consultation at our Dunedin office in the Tampa Bay area. Dr. Buck will help you weigh the options, so you can decide which treatment is right for you. To get started, head to our contact page, and someone will get back to you shortly. We can’t wait to meet you!
