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Chemical peels
Chemical peels involve the application of chemical agents to the skin surface to
improve sun damage as well as the skin's texture and appearance. These peels
help remove the top layer of dead skin cells that often cause skin to look dry,
dull and lifeless. Once the surface skin is removed, younger, fresher looking
skin is revealed. Chemical peels also help to dissolve the oil and debris that
clog pores, making them appear smaller and improving acne.
Types of Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are superficial (removing only the very surface layer of skin) or
medium-depth. Superficial peels are the most common peel performed for acne and
sun damage. These are usually done in a series of 3-6 and these peels require no
downtime. Medium depth peels are done for more stubborn brown spots or
significant sun damage, and involve several days of significant peeling.
Superficial Chemical Peels
- Glycolic acid peel
This is the “lunchtime” peel, causing the least flaking of all the peels. It
uses glycolic acid, a mild acid from sugar cane, to remove the outer layer of
dead skin cells, clean pores and refresh the overall appearance of the skin. It
is also helpful in evening out skin discoloration and improving sunspots. These
are done about every 2 weeks.
- Betalift™ Peel
This peel uses salicylic acid to lift off dead skin cells and has excellent
penetration into the hair follicle and oil glands, making it an excellent acne
treatment. Also helps to fade hyper-pigmentation and sun spots. After this peel
expect mild flaking for 2-5 days.
- Vitalize™ Peel
This unique blend of mild acids helps to improve skin texture and create a
softer, smoother complexion. It is excellent for treating superficial sun
damage. After this peel expect mild flaking for 3-5 days.
- Obagi™ Blue Peel
This peel uses TCA (trichloroacetic acid) applied in a layered fashion to remove
the outer layers of skin. Used to improve more significant sun damage and
pre-cancers, it also can dramatically improve melasma, sunspots, and other types
of hyper-pigmentation. After this peel, expect significant peeling for up to a
week.
Questions?
Call Las Colinas Dermatology at (972) 432-0300 to schedule a consultation
concerning which peel is most suitable for your skin type!.
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