Chemical Peels for
Acne Scars & Wrinkles
Removal & Treatment
Every year, more and more men and women are choosing chemical peels as a means of resurfacing their skin to create a fresh, smooth, healthy looking appearance.
A safe alternative to surgery, this procedure helps reduce fine lines, age spots, scars and wrinkles that appear over time as you age.
Such a procedure is normally performed on an outpatient basis.
The procedure uses a liquid solution to peel away the top layers of your skin, revealing new, smoother skin.
Chemical peels can be performed on your entire face, specific areas of your face and also on the neck, chest, hands, legs or arms.
A big advantage of chemical peels is that they offer a great deal of flexibility.
In general, there are three different types of chemical peels.
Light Peels
Alphahydroxy
Acids (AHAs), and Glycolic Acid light peels are often called
"lunch hour" peels because they can be done quickly and the recovery
time is very short.
The chemicals used in these procedures lightly peel the skin, which quickly results in skin that is brighter and smoother.
Light peels are often done repeatedly over time because the results are not as dramatic and long lasting as deep peels.
Medium Peels
Medium Peels use Trichloracetic
Acid (TCA) for a medium depth peel that is used to treat moderate
sun damage, fine lines and weathered skin.
To achieve the best results, medium peels are usually performed two or more times over a span of weeks or months.
Deep Peels
Phenol Acid is the strongest
chemical solution used for this type of procedure and it causes the
deepest skin peel.
A deep peel is an extreme one-time procedure that can produce dramatic, longlasting results.
This procedure is typically performed on women with extensive wrinkling, numerous dark brown age spots, mild scarring or precancerous growths.
The results from a deep peel can last a long time, however, recovery following the treatment can last several weeks or months.
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