Chemical Peel

Best results with a Chemical Peel

The chemical peel is a very popular treatment for skin rejuvenation. It allows a depth-controlled and even peel to the skin. It helps the old, uneven and photo-damaged skin being removed and replaced with a new collagen-rich layer. Over the years, the use of chemical peels have been thoroughly studied and have become an effective anti-ageing and corrective therapy against sun damaged skin, age-related skin changes such as fine lines, wrinkles, freckles, skin blemishes, pigmentation disorder, uneven skin tone, dilated pores, greasy and acne-prone skin, and acne scarring.

The deeper the peel, the more downtime will be involved, but it also means better result. Superficial peel is sufficient to improve skin blemishes, pore size, oiliness and acne. A medium depth chemical peel can drastically improve fine lines, deep wrinkles and sun spots.

1. Superficial Peels (i.e. Alpha-Hydroxy Acids Peels)

• AHA comes in various strengths (20% to 70%)
• Brands: Filorga®, Neostrata®, Agera®, Obagi® Radiance Peels
• Exfoliate & remove unhealthy superficial layer of the skin
• Improve pore size, blemishes, acnes
• Course of 4-6 treatments for best results, 1-2 weeks apart
• From no down time to mild redness and flaking for 2-3 days

2. Intermediate Peels (i.e. Tricholoracetic Acid Peels)

• TCA comes in concentrations ranging from 20-70%
• Brands: SkinTech®, Obagi® Blue Peels
• Penetrate to deeper layer of the skin
• Increase cell growth leading to healthier skin layers
• Stimulate collagen production
• For dramatic rejuvenated appearance
• Improve fine lines, deep creases, pigmentation disorders
• Improve pore size, blemishes, acnes
• Course of 3-5 treatments for best results, 1-2 weeks apart
• Expect redness, flaking and peeling for 7-10 days.

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