Chemical Peels

The application of chemicals to the face, neck and body has been practiced for centuries. Today it continues to be a cornerstone of treatment for skin improvement.

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Lunch Time Peels

Lunch time peels have become popular because there is no real “down time” and they can be done during a lunch break. The two popular light peels are glycolic acid and salicylic acid. Our experience has shown that salicylic acid provides a better result, and it is more useful in oily and acne prone skin.

Lunch time peels exfoliate the skin and improve the skin texture. For maximum benefit, it is suggested that a series of four peels be done monthly. Thereafter, a touchup peel may be done every six months. These peels should be done in combination with good skin care for their maximum advantage.

TCA (trichloroacetic acid) Peels

TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels are the most commonly used medium depth peels. TCA peels do peel the skin, and time is required off work. The amount of peeling depends on the strength of the peel solution and the thickness of the skin.

TCA peels are particularly helpful when treating superficial blemishes, superficial pigment problems, and fine wrinkles. The peels work by removing the old skin and stimulating the production of newer skin with more collagen fibers. TCA peels are helpful in treating aging of neck and chest skin.

Phenol Peels

Phenol peels are considered stronger peels than TCA. There are a variety of strengths of phenol peels, and the phenol peels are used to treat deep facial wrinkles and severe sun damaged skin.

Approximately two weeks of work is required, then the final healing may take 3 weeks to 3 months to be complete. The results for treating deep wrinkles and severe weathered skin is most gratifying.

Chemical peels are also used to treat aging brown spots on the backs of hands.