Procedure: CHEMICAL PEEL

Treatment for: Wrinkles, uneven skin tone, acne/acne prone skin, dull/dry skin

How it works:
Chemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It is helpful for those individuals with facial blemishes, wrinkles, dull dry skin, and uneven skin tone. Alphahydroxy Acids (AHAs), such as glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids are the mildest of the peel formulas and produce light peels. These types of peels can provide smoother, brighter-looking skin for people who can't spare the time to recover from deeper peels. Various concentrations of an AHA may be applied weekly or at longer intervals to obtain the best result. For a deeper peel, Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) can be used in many concentrations, but it is most commonly used for medium-depth peeling. Fine surface wrinkles, superficial blemishes and pigment problems are commonly treated with TCA.

What to expect:
Treatments typically only take 10-15 minutes. AHA peels may cause some minor stinging, redness, irritation and crusting. However, as the skin adjusts to the treatment regimen, these problems will typically subside. After a deeper peel (TCA), you may experience some additional swelling and discomfort. A mild pain medication may be prescribed to make you more comfortable. Due to the depth of the peel, patients who have a TCA peel will likely need about 7 days to recover before resuming normal activities. All patients who receive chemical peels are advised to avoid sun exposure for several months in order to protect the newly formed layers of skin.