Many people wonder how a chemical peel works to improve the appearance of facial skin. The way a chemical peel works is quite simple. During a chemical peel a strong solution of chemical is applied to the face. The chemical solution causes the skin to blister and peel. Once the surface layers of skin are gone new smoother skin is revealed.
There are a number of different chemical peels that are used. The most common chemical peels would include Phenol peels, Beta hydroxy acid peels, Trichloroacetic acid peels, Alpha hydroxy acid peels, and Retinoic acid peels. The type of chemical peel that is used depends on the reason you are having the peel done.
Phenol chemical peels use the strongest solutions of any chemical peel. They provide a very deep skin peel and the effects of the peel are long lasting. Individuals who get a Phenol chemical peel see dramatic results and only need one treatment.
The two mildest chemical peels would be the Beta hydroxy acid peel and the Alpha hydroxy acid peel. These peels work to effectively control oily skin, acne, pigmentation, and some minor wrinkling of the skin. They need to be repeated more frequently than some of the other chemical peels available.
The Trichloroacetic acid peel is a middle of the road peel. It works more effectively than the hydroxy peels, but it is not as deep of a peel as the Phenol peel. However, the concentration can be adjusted to make this a deeper chemical peel.
The Retinoic acid peel uses resorcinol, lactic and salicylic acids in combination with one another. This peel works to effectively smooth the skin and improve its texture. Additionally, Retinoic acid stimulates skin production so it helps remove dead skin cells to reveal younger skin.
Less invasive than plastic surgery, chemical peels are a popular aesthetic treatment that can rejuvenate your appearance. To learn more about chemical peels, find out if you are a good candidate for treatment, and to find out how long the recovery process lasts, speak to a plastic surgeon or cosmetic dermatologist in your area.
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