How to Fix Uneven Skin Texture, According to Dermatologists

1. Dermaplaning: When rough, dead skin and peach fuzz are professionally and carefully removed with a scalpel to reveal a smoother complexion. The treatment is usually performed by a medical master aesthetician. Cost: ~$150

Downtime: According to Rogers, you can expect to be slightly inflamed for the rest of the day, and you should avoid active skin treatments (retinol, vitamin C serums) for 48 hours to prevent skin irritation. Use restorative products like Doctor Rogers Restore Face Cream ($58) and zinc-based sunscreen to help the skin recuperate.Â

2. Chemical Peels: When rough skin is removed by chemical exfoliation using ingredients like alpha and beta hydroxy acids. The treatment is usually performed by a medical master aesthetician in a physician office. Cost: ~$150

Downtime:Â "Expect to be a slightly inflamed for the rest of the day and avoid skin treatments for 48 hours to prevent skin irritation," says Rogers.

3. Microdermabrasion: When dead skin and build-up is removed by physical exfoliation and is typically performed by a medical master aesthetician in a physician's office. Cost: ~$150

Downtime:Â Again, your skin might be a little bit red or irritated after the treatment and should avoid any aggressive skin treatments for 48 hours to prevent irritation.Â

4. Microneedling: "The effectiveness of this technique depends on the provider (aesthetician vs. MD) and how aggressive they can be without causing damage," Rogers explains. "Better results require deeper penetration with the microneedles and more passes at each treatment. Unlike lasering, there is not a heat component to these treatments, just mechanical injury."Â Cost: ~$450Â

Downtime: Rogers says to expect one full day of downtime of pinpoint bleeding followed by three to five days of rough skin. She recommends using an occlusive ointment the first night, daily zinc-based sunscreen, and then a bland moisturizer mixed with an ointment for five days at night. (Her Restore Healing Balm ($24) is a dream!)Â