Ultrasonic Peeling

Ultrasonic is a term that describes sound waves or frequencies that are beyond hearing by the human ear. When used to describe a process in the treatment of the skin, as in ultrasonic peeling, it refers to a non-invasive and safe technique in modern apparatus-based cosmetology that is designed to cleanse and rejuvenate the skin with the help of ultrasonic vibrations. As a skin peeling process, ultrasonic peeling uses a device or hand piece with ultrasound waves that make about 27,000 vibrations per second to help in the treatment of a variety of skin problems, especially on the face.

Ultrasonic peeling works with a device or hand piece with rapid vibrations that push skin impurities and dislodge dead skin cells to the surface. The vibrating device then cleanses and exfoliates the outer layer of the skin and destroys skin bacteria in the process. To help with absorption of skin care formulations that may be used into the skin, vibrations are set to specific frequency level to reduce the per-second vibrations of the digital-controlled hand piece. The beneficial effects of the process include (a) Removal of sebum or fatty lubricants and other skin contaminants, (b) Deep moisturizing effects, (c) Skin oxygenation, (d) Destruction of bacteria and microorganisms that cause acne, (e) Cleansing and sterilization of the skin, (f) Removal or reduction of inflammation, and (g) Solution to such problems as acne, increased fatty or sebaceous excretions, and dull complexion. As a specific facial treatment, it eradicates dead skin cells for a healthier skin complexion, and does away with oil, dirt and debris from small skin cavities of the skin and helps produce collage and elastin to remove wrinkles and fine lines.

The treatment for ultrasonic peeling undergoes three phases, which are the peeling, infusion and micro-current phases. With the peeling phase, the outer layer of the skin or the epidermis is cleansed by applying a hydration product and water. The infusion stage follows to help antioxidant products or medication penetrate deep into the skin to provide deep healing benefits. The phase of micro-current therapy restores the skin to normal condition with the use of a mild electrical current in a technique that brings back the normal electrical charge of the skin cells. These stages are within the ultrasonic hydration goal of the therapy for both internal and external hydration. Internal hydration has something to do with blood circulation while external hydration depends on the skin’s ability to retain water in it. Another goal of ultrasonic peeling is iontophoresis, which is a direct electrical current-based procedure that sends charged ions or electrically charged atoms to the blood circulation system through the skin.

Skin care specialists have advised that ultrasonic peeling is not suitable for persons with certain conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, acute skin disease or dermatosis, pregnancy, and those undergoing rehabilitation. Neither are certain skin care products suitable for treatment especially if they contain stimulation ingredients such as alcohol, fruit acids, vitamin acids and other acid products. You should find only the right skin care products that are suitable for ultrasonic peeling procedures.