Chemical Peel Treatments
Chemical peel treatments are among the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. Also known as "chemexfoliation" or "derma-peeling," the process works by applying a chemical solution to the facial area. This irritates the top few dermal layers, which then peel away to reveal a newer, smoother and firmer layer.
What Types of Chemical Peel Treatments Are Available?
The type of chemicals used varies from patient to patient and depends on his sensitivity and desired results. There are three commonly used formulas: Alphahydroxy acid (AHAs), Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and Phenol. AHAs are the mildest of the three, using substances such as lactic, glycolic or fruit acids. An AHA procedure typically treats dryness, uneven pigmentation, acne and fine wrinkles, and requires considerably less recovery time than other chemexfoliations.
Medium-depth procedures employ the use of TCA. Though the results are not as long-lasting as those of the Phenol formula, TCA procedures can treat blemishes that AHA formulas don't always help. TCA exfoliations also require minimal recovery time, unlike a Phenol peel.
Patients whose complaints include deeper facial wrinkles, sun damage and pre-cancerous growths benefit greatly from the deep chemexfoliation. Though the procedure can create more evenly pigmented, firmer skin, it can also cause the loss of the ability to make pigment, making the face much more sensitive to sun-exposure.
AZSkinnovations.com's network of providers offers free consultation for patients considering chemical peels. If you live in Chicago or Arizona, talk to the local professionals about choosing a treatment that will best suit your skin's needs.
