When it comes to skin care, Dallas is about more than facials. This affluent Texas city has made non-surgical procedures like chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and Botox treatments extremely popular and very common.

If you're a Dallas resident and looking for more information on these five popular skin care treatments, read on for an overview of each procedure. You'll also find tips on identifying a qualified skin care professional.

Chemical Peel Procedures

Texas law stipulates that a chemical peel can only be performed by a licensed dermatologist, nurse or a specially certified esthetician working under the supervision of a dermatologist. Chemical peels requiring anesthesia must be performed in licensed facilities and under proper medical supervision.

The average chemical peel procedure only lasts about 15 to 30 minutes, but can be somewhat uncomfortable as extremely thin layers of skin are being, essentially, peeled off your face.

For your after-peel skin care, dermatologists recommend that you stay out of the sun and avoid any abrasive or potentially irritating skin care products.

Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatments

When it comes to laser skin care, Dallas is leading the way with a large number of state-of-the-art laser skin resurfacing and laser skin care facilities. The procedure can cause minor scabbing, but final results - which include reversal of sun damage and diminished fine lines - can typically be seen within 10 days at the most.

A large-scale laser skin treatment can cost upwards of $2500, but price tends to be based on the extent of the treatment, the age of the technology and the type of laser treatment.

Microdermabrasion Procedure

Microdermabrasion serves two purposes - it reverses existing sun damage, fine lines and skin discoloration, while also encouraging rejuvenated and more rapid new skin cell growth. The result? Younger, fresher-looking skin.

For in-office microdermabrasion skin care, clients typically use a licensed dermatological esthetician or nurse rather than a fully-licensed dermatologists.

Botox Injections

Because Botox will actually paralyze facial muscles and stop your muscles from contracting, it can therefore prevent habitual expression wrinkles like frown lines, furrowed brows or crow's feet.

Most patients see an 80 percent reduction in the appearance of their wrinkles, but the results typically only last from between 3 and 5 months.

Where to Find Skin Care in Dallas

Finding a qualified skin care Dallas professional is about knowing where to look. Start your search with the Texas Dermatological Society (texasdermatology.org), a non profit association of dermatological medical professionals in Texas. You can also try the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery.org).