Aesthetic treatments and aesthetic medicines are combinations of technology and medical science for cosmetic purposes. The prime focus of aesthetic treatments is to improve physical appearance. The aesthetic treatment provides long-lasting solutions for many skin problems including aging signs, skin discoloration, unwanted hair, spider veins, and acne scars.
Aesthetic treatments not only work to give you beauty but also maintain skin beauty for an extended period.
Aesthetic treatments and procedures can treat a lot of skin problems and serve as an effective method to get rid of these problems. Aesthetic treatment includes
- Unwanted Hair Removal
- Skin Whitening
- Chemical Peels
- Laser Skin Rejuvenation.
- Acne Scars removal
- Skin Wrinkles management
- Mole Remover
List of Aesthetic Procedures
You may hear a lot of aesthetic procedures but aesthetic treatment includes the following 4 main types of aesthetic procedures which may be further subdivided into other types. These aesthetic procedures include
- Botox
- Dermal fillers
- Skin resurfacing
- Chemical peels
- Microdermabrasion
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Plasma skin rejuvenation
- Fractional resurfacing
- Non-invasive skin tightening
- Hair removal
1. Skin Resurfacing
Skin resurfacing involves different techniques to smoothen the wrinkles and fine lines. It helps to get rid of shrink pores, sun damage, and brown spots. Among different techniques, one method is selected for skin resurfacing according to skin type and estimation of after-effects.
a. Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are chemicals that are applied to the skin and peeled away to eliminate the damaged top layer of the skin. Chemical peels consist of different types of chemicals ranging from mild alpha hydroxy acids to stronger acids like trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and phenol.
The duration of the application of chemical peel on the skin depends on the strength of the peel. Generally, it can take 15 minutes to two hours for a chemical peel. While on average, this aesthetic procedure costs $764.
b. Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion involves the use of diamond or crystal tips to remove the uppermost layer of skin. It is a successful aesthetic procedure that does not require anesthesia.
The average time for microdermabrasion is 30 minutes and the average cost for about $154.
c. Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing is also known as laser peel. In this aesthetic procedure, a doctor uses a laser beam of light to remove areas of damaged or wrinkled skin. Laser resurfacing is used to smoothen the appearance of skin as well as reduce the appearance of fine lines. It is most suitable for light-skinned women.
This treatment may take time from 30 minutes to two hours and the cost of the treatment ranges from $1,113 to $2,222. The results last for a year or more.
d. Fractional resurfacing
This aesthetic procedure is similar to laser surfacing but it removes the small fraction of skin and allows the skin to resurface. This treatment is used for acne scars and large pores and has much less downtime.
Fractional resurfacing typically takes 30 min and the average cost for this treatment is between $750 and $2,500
e. Non-invasive Skin tightening
Radiofrequency is used in non-invasive skin tightening to treat sagging skin and wrinkles. It can be used for all skin types. And patients of all ages. The average costs for this treatment range between $400 and $800 per visit.
Hair Removal Method
Hair removal procedures gain popularity as these methods give long-term solutions for unwanted hair growth. This technique mostly involves two procedures
Electrolysis: It is a process in which an electric current is used to enduringly destroy the hair follicle
Laser treatments: This process uses a laser to damage the follicle
Both these processes give permanent hair removal after repeated sessions. Laser hair removal is specific for brown and black hair and it does not work for blond or white hair.
The possible side effects for both of the procedures include pigmentation changes, pain, and scars.