When it comes to treatments that revitalize the skin, plastic surgeons and aestheticians offer a plethora of 
choices – so many that you’re probably confused about which one is the best.
Microdermabrasion and chemical peels are both excellent treatments for improving the skin texture and complexion, but how do you know which one to choose? First of all, if you see a good aesthetician, you’ll get expert advice about each treatment, so choosing will be much easier.
In cases where patients have little time for recovery or when they are anticipating an important social event, microdermabrasion is the best choice. The exfoliation depth is easily controlled with microdermabrasion, so you’re less likely to experience side effects like redness or swelling. The typical healing time with microdermabrasion is also super short – usually 3 days at the most.
With most chemical peels, healing time takes longer than 3 days (often 1 week). However, the micro-peels available at Indiana Plastic Surgery are very light, so recovery time is fairly quick as well.
Sometimes an aesthetician will combine microdermabrasion and a peel. If done carefully, a light chemical peel such as AHA or salicylic acid can work in combination with your microdermabrasion treatment. Just make sure you choose an aesthetician or surgeon that has experience doing this.
