DERMOCOSMETICS

Chemical peeling

The medical chemical peeling is a treatment consisting in a controlled exfoliation at skin level. By desquamation and subsequent skin regeneration from the deep layers, a rejuvenated aspect is obtained and the skin imperfections are less visible. Depending on the depth which the peeling agent enters, the peelings are classified into three categories: superficial peeling, average peeling and deep peeling. Each peeling category is addressed to certain types of lesions. The healing time and complications vary depending on the substance and selected concentration. The peeling is indicated in the treatment of various dermatological affections such as:

• Actinic keratosis
• Sun elastosis
• Pigmentation disorders (post-inflammatory, dischromias)
• Superficial scars
• Acne
• Milia
• Dimming/reducing of wrinkles

Moreover, it also purifies and detoxifies the skin, leaving it hydrated and free of impurities, closes the pores, improving the skin texture and increases the epidermal thickness, uniforms the complexion nuance, brings luminosity and dims the skin imperfections.

The most important counter indications of the peeling procure are the treatments with isotretinoin within the last 6 months, the existence of some scaring vices, other facial surgical interventions within the past 24 months, skin infections, immunosuppression, patient with unrealistic expectations, smoker.

The most important complications of the peeling procedure are pigmentation or skin discoloring on some parts, occurrence of atrophic or hypertrophic scars, even keloid one on the peeling area, skin over-infection, occurrence of milia, prolonged redness or pruritus, alterations of skin texture, thermal sensitivity (cold or hot).

 Mezotherapy or beauty cocktail

Mezotherapy consists in introducing at the middle level of the skin through microinjections, of a substances cocktail, established by the doctors depending on the patient’s needs, containing natural extracts, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, hyaluronic acid, oligo-elements etc.

The procedure represents a needle technique (syringe with very fine needle) performed manually or using an instrument (with specially created devices such as a pen or a gun).

It stands as very important in treating some dermatological/esthetic affections such as: alopecia (hair falling); cellulitis; stretch marks; dark rings or regenerative therapy at face, cleavage or back of palms level. For each of these issues, the currant physician prepares a therapeutic protocol describing the substances used, the total number of appointments and their frequency.

This technique induces the acceleration of the natural synthesis process for the supporting fibers, the skin thusly recovering its elasticity, firmness and tonicity with a real lifting look.
Corrects flaws related to the texture, fine wrinkles, diffuse pigmentation, depressed scars, reestablishing the skin integrity and aspect.

The adverse effects are minimum. Small bruises or hematomas, redness, local pain, burning sensation, itching or a minor local allergic reaction may occur.

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis or excessive perspiration, may be generalized when the entire body is affected or localized when the palms, soles (feet) or axillary areas are affected.

Hyperhidrosis is a frequent symptom which produces a lot of discomfort to the patient, generally in terms of esthetics. If we were to refer to the treatment of localized hyperhidrosis (armhole or the armpit are which produces the most important esthetic damage) a botulin toxin may be used. By injecting this toxin the sweat glands are removed from function and thusly, their secretion is prevented. The effect lasts up to 8-9 months.