| Chemical Peels:
Chemical peels are acidic solutions applied to smooth the surface of the facial skin, improve skin color and tone, moderate wrinkles and contract blood vessels and pore size. Peel solutions normally include one of the subsequent exfoliating agents, in order of effectiveness: alpha hydroxyl acid (glycolic acid), beta hydroxyl acid (salicylic acid), tricholoracetic acid (TCA) or a phenol. The effects can be as strong as those of some lasers.
Alpha Hydroxy Peels (AHA)
Alpha hydroxy peels do not posses the same concentration levels as those available to plastic surgeons. The peel works by drying up some of the top layers of skin and by letting it peel over a period of several days. The result is a new layer of pure skin that has a smoother texture and more even color. It can be very superficial in depth causing the skin to become flaky for one to two days and if deeper, it can take up to seven to eight days to cure. AHA peels are recommended to those who do not want much down time. Also, because AHA peels temporarily lighten the skin, it is recommended for darker skin patients.
Beta Hydroxy Peels (BHA)
BioMedic MicroPeel® Plus uses salicylic acid, a beta hydroxyl acid, to slosh off dead cells and debris while stimulating the skin’s natural renewal processes. The BioMedic MicroPeel® is designed for patients who have damaged facial skin because of conditions such as acne. Depending on the concentration used, peeling may occur for about three days. This is a lighter peel that typically requires a series of treatments depending on skin type. La-Roche-Posay has developed additional products for Long Term Maintenance for the patient’s personal investment.
Obagi Blue Peel
The Obagi Blue Peel is more aggressive than either the Alpha Hydroxy or the Beta
Hydroxy Peels. Layers of dead skin cells are replaced by healthier ones allowing
the skin’s own clarity and tightness to resurface and create a more youthful appearance. The Obagi Blue Peel is for anyone with wrinkles, pigmentation problems, sun damage, poor skin quality, blemish-prone skin or aging skin. The Obagi Blue Peel uses tricholoracetic acid (TCA) solution applied to the skin to get rid of dead skin cells to produce new skin cells. Since TCA is not absorbed through the skin, there are no internal toxic effects. Doctors are enabled to control the peeling process and its profundity for all skin colors and thickness because of the slowness of the Obagi Blue Peel.
Tricholoracetic Acid Peel TCA Peel
TCA is the deepest facial skin peeler that helps remove the top layer of facial
skin and by allowing healthier layers come about.
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