The Dream Machine
As I entered menopause, I heard about the classic symptoms of hormonal imbalances—hot flashes/night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, and hair loss. Who knew that declining estrogen levels could cause acne? My experience has been the classic symptoms as well as skin changes, mainly facial skin with acne. I hope you had a chance to read my recent post on face mapping, which showed why acne occurs in certain areas of your face.
It was during the perimenopause phase that I sought out a dermatologist to combat the fierce case of acne I developed–helping to get it under control. My esthetician recommended the latest and greatest to combat acne scarring and reduce the large oily pores on my face. For many years, I happily endured microdermabrasion and chemical peels that brightened my acne-dulled skin.
Now, no more harsh chemicals or lasers for me, enter in the newest skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing treatment in cosmetic medicine, the $60,000 dream machine that offers the HydraFacial. Hydrafacial targets fine lines and wrinkles, congested and enlarged pores, oily and acne-prone skin, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. Sun-damaged skin can also be treated with HydraFacials. Sounds like this machine was developed for women like me, as this stage of my life, I seem to have a variety of skin issues the HydraFacial can address and repair.