Need to freshen up your appearance for the season? A customized chemical peel cget rid of fine lines and wrinkles, improve your skintone and give you a mini makeover. Combining a peel with microdermabrasion treatments can enhance your results, so you can achieve smooth and flawless skin after just one treatment. Thanks to the work of Dr. David J. Goldberg, a dermatologist in New York, the Parisian Peel is making its way into cosmetic surgery centers across the country. It could be the ultimate solution for wrinkle removal and improving skintone – all without surgery.  

The Parisian Peel was presented at the 28th Annual American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Conference in early 2008, and is proven to increase collagen production and reduce the signs of aging. The Parisian Peel is a ‘suffusion’ treatment that penetrates the skin for enhanced benefits. Here’s a closer look at the antiaging treatment you may soon find at your local cosmetic surgeon’s office:  

How the Parisian Peel Works  

The Parisian Peel is a variation of the standard microdermabrasion technique, but promises to be much more powerful and less painful than the typical procedure. The physician applies the sandblasting technique to the face to begin buffing away the skin’s layers and remove topical scars, pigmentation and fine lines.

What makes the Parisian Peel different from standard microdermabrasion procedures is the exfoliation system itself; the system is designed to provide a targeted stream of crystals onto the face and slowly suction away the cells and debris at the same time. This gives the physician more control for the treatment area so that the crystals are applied with more precision and accuracy. This procedure also takes under 30 minutes; an efficient but intensive skin rejuvenation treatment that provides dramatic results after a series of 5 – 8 treatments (Source: parisianpeel.com).  

Are You a Good Candidate for the Parisian Peel?  

The Parisian Peel is designed to treat several types of skin conditions, and can be combined with other skin rejuvenation and skin tightening treatments for enhanced benefits. If you’re experiencing any of the following skin conditions, you may be a good candidate for this microdermabrasion alternative:  

• Acne and acne scars
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damaged skin
• Superficial scars Inactive blemishes  

The Parisian Peel not only removes pigmentation and other superficial scars, but also helps stimulate collagen production.  Collagen production diminishes with age, and this often results in thin, sagging skin, but frequent skin rejuvenation treatments can help increase collagen levels to improve skintone and texture.  

Other Options for Skin Rejuvenation  

The Parisian Peel is just one of many innovative techniques available to improve the texture and tone of the skin, reduce the signs of aging and increase collagen production. Other treatment options for skin rejuvenation include:  

Dermabrasion – a facial treatment that also buffs away the top layer of skin using a sandblasting technique to reveal a fresher layer underneath.  This treatment is more abrasive than conventional microdermabrasion procedures, but can be combined with other skin rejuvenation treatments for even more benefits.

PhotoFacials – using the power of laser light therapy and infrared technologies, a photo facial can help get rid of age spots, reduce patches of pigmentation and increase collagen production.

Chemical peels – a step above the standard spa facial, chemical peels help to remove the top layer of skin and encourage healthy skin cell growth. They can be a valuable skin rejuvenation treatment between more extensive treatments, and can help you maintain a youthful, glowing complexion for the long term.   If you’re ready to try something new for your skin tightening and skin rejuvenation treatments, the Parisian Peel may be a valuable alternative to conventional microdermabrasion. 

With its targeted, intensive treatment, the Parisian Peel offers several benefits for your antiaging skincare plan. Learn more about skin rejuvenation and antiaging treatments in our information guide, or consult with a cosmetic surgeon to find out if the Parisian Peel is available in your area.