Ice Extractor
Review of AHP Weekend Laser Peel and Spectra VRM II
This is an ablative laser treatment that is suitable for older skin as well as deeper acne scars and wrinkles. There is a downtime of between three to five days for this treatment whereby the face will start peeling, revealing younger skin underneath.
This combination laser treatment is used to treat fine lines and pigmentation. It allows the aesthetic doctor to precisely vary the depth and effect of the laser treatment to match your skin condition and desired result. A thin layer of your skin’s surface is removed to allow younger skin to grow. After the laser treatment, your wrinkles will soften and become less noticeable, some will disappear; pigmentation will greatly improve. It can be used to treat the face, neck, chest and hands.
As this is a laser peel, it will take a few days for your skin to replace the outer layer skin. Redness is common and healing time takes about a week, depending on your treatment depth.
Laser treatment process:
After cleansing the face to remove all make-up and debris, a numbing cream is applied and left for 10 minutes to allow the cream to work. Dr Vanessa Phua started with the Spectra VRM II to target pigmentation. After one round of laser treatment, she moved on to the laser peel which involved a heavy-duty looking laser machine and a smoke extractor to absorb smoke and dead skin cells.
Dr Vanessa Phua gently tests the laser peel on the patient’s hand first, warning about the loud sound and snapping sensation. After the initial round of laser treatment, she focuses on the rough skin and fine lines on the face and goes over them again using a deeper laser peel. Throughout the laser treatment, she reassures the patient and informs her about what she is doing.
An iced compress is placed on the face after the laser treatment to cool the skin down. This is followed by antiseptic creams and sunblock. The patient’s face looks pink and feels tight. It also stings slightly when the antiseptic creams are applied. Laser treatment creams will also be dispensed to the patient to minimize infection and ensure the shortest healing time.
Results:
According to the patient, her skin turned slightly darker, like she had a suntan, and felt taut. After two days, her skin started flaking to reveal the new skin underneath. Patient's face now looks fairer and her skin tone is more even. The wrinkles under her eyes have also lessened considerably. For optimum results, the patient is advised to do two more peels.
how to rid these old stubborn blackheads?
well i have many very stubborn blackheads. There all around lip line top and bottom lip, and nose. I cant get these out. I tried face masks, warm water with the blackhead extractor, warm water, boiling water thing, warm water face mask then ice, medicine my dermintologist gave me, proactive, facial scrubs with warm water then ice, biore strips and still NOTHING. I cant seem to remove them by hand or extractor there to tough they wont move.My nose ones get out easy with the extractor but they come back in like a hour but the lip there different once there removed they stay removed for years because i have taken out some in the past but my problem is removing them. It seems this time i cant get any in my lip to budge. And my nose they just come back so does anyone have a way to remove my lips and keep nose blackheads away ohhh and im on my girlfriends account so im a guy so dont suggest going to a beaty place thing hahah
i also tried alcohol, toothpaste
and im 16 guy if that helps any
maybe you havnt tried some of these!!!
Try using ST IVES APRICOT SCRUB for blackheads/blemishes this is a great deep cleaning exfoliator that gets down under the skin it will definetley help prevent future breakouts great for pores and blackheads ive had major problems with acne for almost 7 years and i have tried everything (no exaggeration) and st ives has by far worked the best for me and its only $3 cant beat that my skin has never behaved so well!!! lol Rinse with cold water that closes pores and minimizes appearance
Also try biore pore strips they work great to get all that stuff out of pores
For a toner/astringent try lemon juice with a cotton ball once daily great for acne acne scars oily skin and pores
Blackhead Mask
1/2 cup of lemon juice
4 drops of lavendar oil
1 tsp.olive oil or coconut oil
1/2 cup of crushed oats
1 Tbsp.baking soda
4 Tbsp. of grated apple
Mix it all together and apply evenly over your skin, leave to dry then wash off throughly. Amazing stuff, give it a try. You'll LOVE the result! (It also works wonders all over your body)
Make a paste of oatmeal or almond and apply it on the face.
Mix either oatmeal or almond powder with rose water to make a soft paste that spreads easily on the skin. Rub it on skin with fingertips especially on the affected areas. Leave to dry for about 15 minutes and then wash off with cold water.
Prepare a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves and apply it over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This is an effective home remedy for blackheads and will prevent acne, pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.
A solution made of one and a half cups of hot water and half a tablespoon of boric powder is a very good home remedy for blackheads.
Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and keep it for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application helps cure acne, pimples and reduces blemishes and scars.
Apply undiluted lemon juice, two to three times a day, on the affected areas.
Nettle Tea is another remedy, this tea has a herb that has some curing power and really helps work wonders on skin problems.
Take some Ground drumstick pods and leaves and mix with fresh limejuice, and apply on pimples. This is also good for blackheads and dark spots.
Warm a little honey and apply on the blackhead areas. Wash off after 10-15 minutes.
Fresh mint juice is also very effective home remedy for skin troubles. Apply this on the face every night for the treatment of all kinds of skin diseases such as acne, pimples, insect stings, eczema, scabies, & other skin infections.
Prepare a mixture of 1 or 2mls each of the following: witch hazel, tea-tree and sweet fennel essential oils, adding essential oil of geranium for women and essential oil of rosewood for men. Mix with 300mls of water. Shake before use, as the oils will float on top of the water during storage.
Apply over the face with cotton wool two or three times a day. The oils will clean and unclog giving antibiotic-like protection to the skin.
Use 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10-20 minutes. Cool, and apply with cotton ball. This is also an effective home remedy for blackheads.
Make a paste of roasted & powdered pomegranate skin with fresh lime juice and apply over acne, boils, pimple, blackheads and whiteheads.
Apply grated potatoes as poultice to treat skin blemishes, wrinkles, boils, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, etc.
Make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply on face to remove blackheads.
Prepare a mixture of corn flour with egg white and apply on face. Let it dry completely for 1/2 hour. Dip your hands in warm water and massage your face and wash off. This when repeated regularly gives you a smooth skin.
A mixture of 1 tsps groundnut oil with 1 tspn fresh limejuice is also useful to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples.
A mixture of fresh limejuice and a glass of boiled milk when applied to face wash prevents the formation of acne, pimples, blackheads, and cracked skin.
Large pores on face can be treated with paste of sandalwood powder with masoor dal.
For blackheads treatment prepare a mixture of equal parts of limejuice, almond oil and glycerin and apply to the face.
Beat an egg white until stiff. Add 1 tsp honey and then apply to the face with a cotton swab. Leave for 1/2 hour and then wash with warm water.
Sunshine or ultra-violet light helps in skin peeling, and so helps to clear blocked pores. So sunbathing or use of sun-beds in can be helpful.
Mix an egg white with aloe Vera gel and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Egg whites cause the pores to tighten and the aloe Vera has a soothing and anti-biotic effect on the skin. The lavender is very healing for the skin.
Make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply on face to remove blackheads.
For blackheads treatment rub ice cubes on the face for 10-15 minutes. It will tighten the pores.
Apply cucumber juice on the face. Wash it off after 15 minutes. It will tighten the pores
