Chemical Peels

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Does dermabrasion have the same after effects (redness, splotchiness, irritation) as a chemical peel? I'm interested in this myself...

Yes, and then some. A peel is a lighter form of exfoliation. Think: abrasion.... they are literally taking a "drill" of sorts to your scars. Kind of like a router. My face is moderately scarred, I'm worse then most, but not half as bad as some. I would probably be bandaged up for a few. It's gonna suck if I ever make up my mind to do it.

But hell, if I do that, I may as well get a tummy tuck and have my ass lyposuctioned!

Maria

[DrummerDeanna]

This thread is making my face hurt just reading it!!!

I have been really lucky with my skin - until recently....I've never had an oil problem in my life, I come to DC and my skin has become SO oily!! Is this to do with the humidity? I can't figure it out and all my old skin care stuff doesn't do crap....it's depressing....sooo....also...what do you all recomend for oily skin? It's just grossing me out....I can't wait to leave DC....and hopefully have normal skin again...

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by sara1998

Yes, and then some. A peel is a lighter form of exfoliation. Think: abrasion.... they are literally taking a "drill" of sorts to your scars. Kind of like a router. My face is moderately scarred, I'm worse then most, but not half as bad as some. I would probably be bandaged up for a few. It's gonna suck if I ever make up my mind to do it.

But hell, if I do that, I may as well get a tummy tuck and have my ass lyposuctioned!

Maria

Not to mention, it's recommended you have the treatment in a series of six, nine, or twelve times. That? Gets mighty costly as well. Here, to have it done 12 times costs $1300. Ouch.

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

Not to mention, it's recommended you have the treatment in a series of six, nine, or twelve times. That? Gets mighty costly as well. Here, to have it done 12 times costs $1300. Ouch.

Yeah, but strangers will throw acid on your face for free. (People hate mimes. Even mimes in thongs. )

- Jake

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Yeah, but strangers will throw acid on your face for free. (People hate mimes. Even mimes in thongs. )

- Jake

I? was not talking about getting them for me. And yes. I am wearing black at present. I'm miming a gesture to you right now

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

I? was not talking about getting them for me. And yes. I am wearing black at present. I'm miming a gesture to you right now

Wow, that's talent. A lot of talent to gesture while your thumb is still up you a$$ at work.

- Jake

[amber]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

This thread is making my face hurt just reading it!!!

I have been really lucky with my skin - until recently....I've never had an oil problem in my life, I come to DC and my skin has become SO oily!! Is this to do with the humidity? I can't figure it out and all my old skin care stuff doesn't do crap....it's depressing....sooo....also...what do you all recomend for oily skin? It's just grossing me out....I can't wait to leave DC....and hopefully have normal skin again...

AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Welcome to the Italian side, sweetie! become...one of us, one of us.... Seriously, if your skin is extra oily, consider washing it less. and it probably is the humidity. Just rinse it with water. And at night, when no one can see you, I recommend putting moisterizer. The thing is, if your skin already thinks it has enough oil, it will produce less. But if you continually put drying things like soap and toner on, it will think it is too dry, and produce more oil. A lot of people would have less problems if they sort of left a lot of their product off their skin. Hope this helps! P.S. I've been going to the derm since 6th grade, i'm practically an expert!
Amber

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Wow, that's talent. A lot of talent to gesture while your thumb is still up you a$$ at work.

- Jake

Hey now. I work hard here. Booking appointments. And talking to people on instant messanger. And booking a few more appointments. And posting on The Ledge. And cancelling a few appointments. Glad i'm not in the salon right now It's not too busy right now but it will be again shortly.

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by amber

AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Welcome to the Italian side, sweetie! become...one of us, one of us.... Seriously, if your skin is extra oily, consider washing it less. and it probably is the humidity. Just rinse it with water. And at night, when no one can see you, I recommend putting moisterizer. The thing is, if your skin already thinks it has enough oil, it will produce less. But if you continually put drying things like soap and toner on, it will think it is too dry, and produce more oil. A lot of people would have less problems if they sort of left a lot of their product off their skin. Hope this helps! P.S. I've been going to the derm since 6th grade, i'm practically an expert!
Amber

She's right, Deanna. I second this. I've been going to a derm since about that age, been on Accutain twice (the wonder drug that works wonders)... and I don't care what anyone says, I never felt suicidal urges any time I was on it.

Maria

[The Tower]

I never, ever, EVER "wash my face". The hot water from the shower is enough for me. After that- a liberal coating of Lubriderm.

If I put any type of cleanser on my face it would be one gigantic, dried up, flaky mess!

I never, ever go in the sun and if I HAVE to be exposed to the sun, it's SPF 60 Baby Butt Style sunblock for me.

And, yes, I am a vampire. However, I'm a vampire with healthy skin and ZERO wrinkles.


By the way..... Dissention.... I think it's f**king HILARIOUS that you got a chemical peel!!!

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by The Tower

I never, ever, EVER "wash my face". The hot water from the shower is enough for me. After that- a liberal coating of Lubriderm.

If I put any type of cleanser on my face it would be one gigantic, dried up, flaky mess!

I never, ever go in the sun and if I HAVE to be exposed to the sun, it's SPF 60 Baby Butt Style sunblock for me.

And, yes, I am a vampire. However, I'm a vampire with healthy skin and ZERO wrinkles.


By the way..... Dissention.... I think it's f**king HILARIOUS that you got a chemical peel!!!

I can't wash my face either or it dries up considerably and gets red. But I shave every day (changing the disposable razor every three uses) using sensitive skin unscented shaving cream, & I use Eucerin Daily Sun Defense daily. It's only SBF 15, but it works really well, and it's the only thing that does not leave my face greasy or dried out. In the last year the stores near me have stopped carrying it, so I order it online. It's worth it.
I don't use anything to fight wrinkles (can't say I care much), but I'm told I look younger than I am. I had the kids convinced I was the same age as the teacher next-door, who's over ten years younger, and I got carded last month. For real.

- Jake

[The Tower]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

But I shave every day (changing the disposable razor every three uses) using sensitive skin unscented shaving cream, & I use Eucerin Daily Sun Defense daily.

....and I got carded last month. For real.

- Jake

I shave once every TWO weeks.

I never, ever get carded- too much gray hair!

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by The Tower

I shave once every TWO weeks.

I never, ever get carded- too much gray hair!

I didn't shave regularly until I was seventeen, but now my face dries out of I skip a day. Maybe it's all the air conditioning down here.

- Jake

[The Tower]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

I didn't shave regularly until I was seventeen, but now my face dries out of I skip a day. Maybe it's all the air conditioning down here.

- Jake

I just don't have enough of a "beard" to shave. Just lilly white, smooth, Northern European skin.

Come to think of it, I haven't had a "beard" in a long, long time!

Bad gay reference...

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by The Tower

Just lilly white, smooth, Northern European skin.
:

Go ahead, Lily, shave a little...It's about time Lily...That is how jaws are nicked...mirrors are fogged...dead skin is removed...

- Jake