Skin resurfacing procedures are among the safest and most popular cosmetic procedures available today. The aim of skin resurfacing procedures is to improve the overall health, texture, and appearance of skin. They can minimize everything from sun damage to fine lines to mild scarring to uneven skin tone by sloughing off the outer layer, or outer few layers, of skin, leaving a smoother and healthier-looking finish. In entertainment capitals like Los Angeles, skin resurfacing is a popular choice for people who want to look polished even without makeup.

When researching skin resurfacing in Los Angeles, keep in mind that there are different types of skin resurfacing procedures available. Microdermabrasion and chemical peels are two of the most popular types of skin resurfacing. Both of these procedures are performed by a trained aesthetician. Microdermabrasion involves the physical sloughing off of the top layer (or layers) of skin, resulting in a smoother and healthier appearance. It is best suited to treating milder skin maladies. Microdermabrasion may result in some mild redness and swelling immediately following the procedure, after which the skin takes on healthy, youthful glow.

A sometimes more aggressive type of skin resurfacing in Los Angeles is the chemical peel, which comes in three varieties, called “depths.” The terminology is exactly what it sounds like. Each successive depth of chemical peel goes deeper into the skin, resulting in more radical effects. These deeper peels are ideal for the problems too serious to be taken care of by microdermabrasion or a shallower peel. The deep peels have more after effects (redness, peeling, and flaking), but they result in a more dramatic improvement in skin texture and appearance. It’s no wonder than that Los Angeles, skin resurfacing procedures such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels are the secret to many people’s youthful and healthy skin, from the person in line with you at the bank, to the stars of the silver screen.