Demystifying Non-surgical Treatments

With new advances in technology reaching our shores from the USA everyday, non-surgical treatments are fast becoming a booming industry. But which treatments are right for you, and what do they entail?

As there are hundreds of procedures available, SurgiCare has compiled a guide to the most popular treatments. Educating the public on what would work for them, the benefits, and how they could potentially change their lives.

So, if Isolagen, facial peels and microdermabrasion are all double Dutch to you, then read on...

Isolagen

The actual process of Isolagen involves taking a small skin sample from behind your ear, which is then sent to a laboratory where fibroblasts (collagen producing cells) are grown. These cells are then injected into the face to help your body increase collagen production. The process assists the body's own natural healing and many people see a continued improvement for several years after treatment.

Facial peels

These treatments are used to improve the condition and look of the skin, by peeling away the top layer, leaving fresher skin that is less damaged by the sun and pollution. Skin peels can also be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines, age spots and freckles.

SurgiCare can now offer a range of TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid) peels which effectively removes the thin surface layers of aged and damaged skin from the face and other parts of the body. the application of the peel itself takes around 60 minutes, depending on the number of coats your physician chooses, and the results will be seen within 7-10 days of the procedure, as the new skin heals. Other peels are offered by Surgicare to achieve different results from diminishing skin pigmentations to clearer, brighter skin. Phenol peels are particulary affective for deeper lines around the mouth, and for tightening up skin around the eye lids.

Microdermabrasion

Unlike salon treatments with the same name, medical microdermabrasion is a more powerful system that can perform anything from a mild exfoliation to a deeper medical treatment for pigmentation and some types of scaring. The treatment is performed by using a controlled flow of fine, medical grade crystals to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells. The treatment is performed by a physician passing a hand-held piece over the face, which takes around 30 minutes to complete - depending on the area and condition being treated. The results are seen immediately after treatment, as no recovery time is necessary.