Chemical peels are popular for a number of reasons, but primarily because they are quick, performed in-office, and offer great results for fresh, glowing skin. The treatment is a process of applying an acid solution directly to your skin, removing damaged outer layers of skin. It removes the damaged skin by effectively damaging the skin cells it wants to remove. These tiny injuries to the skin cells stimulate the body's healing process to grow new skin, thus beginning the cycle of skin renewal.
It can be done on the face, neck, hands, back - or anywhere that you'd like to enhance and smooth the skin, but it's mostly done on the face. It's a great preventative AND treatment for acne, fine lines and wrinkles as well as some minor pigmentation issues.
There are several types of chemical peels, and we try to fit the right peel to the patient. The standard peels are done with direct acid solutions of either lactic acid, glycolic acid, or salicylic acid. Of these three, the salicylic is usually the one we recommend for acne-pron patients. All three are good for general rejuvenation and to exfoliate the top layers of skin.
We also offer custom peels by SkinMedica, such as the Illuminize, Vitalize, and Rejuvenize Peel. These are custom mixtures, acid solutions containing several ingredients.
Vitalize Peel helps fight the effects of time, sun damage, and
environmental assaults. This powerful yet non-damaging peel can take
years off aging skin. There is a peel for all skin types, and these designer skin peels address a number of skin conditions from pigmentation, adult acne, wrinkles, and more.
The SkinMedica peels are quite powerful; as are other types of acids in more standard chemical peels. Therefore, you always want a physician or certified/licensed esthetician to perform this procedure.
From SkinMedica.com: Chemical peels are divided into several categories based on their degree
of intensity. The stronger the acids used in a peel, the more injury to
the skin occurs. Though they are capable of producing the most skin
rejuvenation, deep peels necessitate longer recovery periods and carry a
greater risk of complications.
Contact us today to learn more about chemical peels and find out which one is best for you!
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