Chemical peels and microdermabrasion: What's The Difference?

Want to refresh and rejuvenate your face, but don't know which technique to choose? On the one side is the extremely popular facial microdermabrasion, while on the other side are the chemical peels. Both of them are similar, but have totally different approach. They are great face cleaning and refreshing procedures, but if used together they can seriously damage the skin because of the double peeling effect. If you are interested in knowing the main differences between facial microdermabrasion and chemical peels keep on reading.

• While facial microdermabrasion is better for treating visible skin imperfections like wrinkles and fine lines, chemical peels are better for treating deeper scars.

• Chemical peels come in various strengths from mild and medium to deep, while facial microdermabrasion has one constant strength.

• The downside of the chemical peels is that you will need an anesthetic during the procedure to overcome its discomfort. When having a facial microdermabrasion you will not need any anesthetic since it's completely pain free. You may experience some tingling sensation during the procedure, but nothing more.

• The recovery time from having a microdermabrasion is from few hours to few days, while when having a chemical peel procedure, the recovery time depends on what type of chemical peel you have.

• Facial microdermabrasion can give mild side effects like mild redness that fades in a few hours, while deep chemical peels can cause burns, scars and even permanent changes in the colour of your skin.

• For better results from facial microdermabrasion you will need from 6 to12 sessions and a maintenance session every three months. On the other hand, deep phenol chemical peeling is done only once, while mild chemical peels must be done once in 1.5 months. Medium chemical peels should be done once in 2-3 months for at least one year.

Similarities Between Facial Microdermabrasion And Chemical Peels Procedures

Both facial microdermabrasion and chemical peels can be used on your hands, face, chest, neck and back. Both facial microdermabrasion and chemical peels can be done in a professional beauty clinics, beauty salons, spas or even at your home.

However, you should be careful about doing these procedures at your home because at the end we are talking about your face. Many of these home kits are from low quality making it super harmful for your face. Hence, when having a facial microdermabrasion or chemical peels procedure it is best to be done at a professional beauty clinic or beauty salon.