Winter Skin Treatments

For the aesthetic treatments have great results, it is recommended that some of them be made in winter, when the sun exposure is lower. This avoids skin aggression that can cause bruising, blemishes, scarring, inflammation and other complications.

The ideal procedures for the colder season of the year are to treat wrinkles, stretch marks and scars. See some tips and stay on top of winter skin treatments that guarantee positive results, leaving the skin renewed and very well cared for. And don't forget that after every treatment you also need some care and a lot of protection.


Laser waxing

THE laser waxing It is a specific aesthetic procedure for eliminating body hair in areas that do not have contact with the mucosa. The hair is destroyed with a laser device or pulsed light that is applied to the region.

This type of treatment is ideal to do during the winter because it is a time when we do not expose the skin too much to intense sunlight as in summer.

The estimated time to get good results with laser hair removal in winter is up to five sessions at intervals of 20 days each. The length of the result until the hair grows again varies from woman to woman, as this will depend on whether the hair is actually removed at the root. The recovery for laser treatment is not exposing yourself to the sun for a period of five days as the skin becomes very sensitive.


Sclerotherapy

THE sclerotherapy It is a treatment that dries out small, reddish vessels by direct application with chemical or laser injections, which is often a more efficient option. The results may be visible in the first session even when the vessels are thinner, in case of the thick ones it is necessary to do more sessions. To prevent blemishes and bruising, avoid exposing the purplish region to the sun for 10 days to a month if possible.

Intradermotherapy

For the treatment of stretch marks, the procedure of the intradermotherapy, are injections with substances such as vitamin C applied to the affected region to help soften the coloration of stretch marks. Results can be seen from the tenth session and during the first three days it is recommended not to expose the region in the sun, as the skin still has recent bruises.

Fractional laser

O fractional laser It is a type of treatment for acne scars and deep wrinkles. This procedure is performed by equipment such as Fraxel, pixel and CO² laser that are effective in reaching the second layer of skin, promoting peeling, renewing cells and stimulating collagen production.


Before, it is necessary to use preparative skin creams for three weeks. To perform the treatment, anesthetic and sedative ointment is used in the region applied by a professional. The result may be visible right from the first session, but to repeat it you have to wait up to two months.

After the procedure, the skin is injured for up to five days, forming sores that remain for up to ten days. For recovery to be successful, it is recommended not to be exposed to sunlight for a month and to rest for up to ten days.

Pulsed light

THE pulsed light It is specific for the treatment of blemishes, stretch marks and sagging. The procedure is done through a light that transmits heat and acts on various levels of the skin. Firstly, it helps correct surface spots and vessels, then goes deeper, stimulating collagen production, and lastly, firmens the skin and helps smooth out wrinkles. The treatment is not aggressive at all and depending on the degree of the problem, it may show good results in the first session. For the result to be satisfactory, you must avoid sun exposure for up to one week.

Crystal peeling

O crystal peeling is a treatment of facial exfoliation that prevents pimples and wrinkles. It is applied through a machine where microcrystals eliminate dead skin cells, clearing out impurities and fighting off excess oils. In this treatment there is no use of chemicals.

To ensure rapid recovery, simply avoid contact with sunlight for up to three days and apply sunscreen daily, even on cold and cloudy days. Keep the treatment ongoing for even better results.

Medium peel

O medium peel It is a specific treatment for medium wrinkles and facial blemishes.This type of treatment uses acids such as retinoic, blue peel, ATA, among other types, so it is considered more aggressive. The recovery from medium peeling treatment requires more care, as it is not allowed to be exposed to sunlight for up to 10 days, as skin becomes very sensitive. In most cases, after the session, it has a reddish hue and a burning sensation. The use of sunscreen during this period is paramount. Each case is a case, so you have to wait a month after the first application to repeat the procedure.

Deep peeling

As the name implies, the deep peel It is a stronger treatment, specific for deeper scars and sharp wrinkles. This treatment uses phenol acid, which has the function of reaching the deepest layer and promoting cell renewal in the skin. Its results are quite satisfactory, especially for those with very sharp wrinkles.

As this is a more complex procedure, it is necessary to use ointments and facial creams for a month and an anesthetic ointment on the day of treatment. To ensure optimal results without damaging the skin, it is necessary to stay up to one month without sun exposure and ten days of complete rest. With just one session, you can already see great results on the skin, but if you need to repeat the procedure, you have to wait a time of two months.

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