An age-old treatment still depended on today.
Dating back to the time of Cleopatra, mild acids have been known to rejuvenate and produce rejuvenating effects on the skin.
As the acids and techniques have been refined over the years, chemical peels are used for a diverse range of indications in dermatology.
There are a wide range of chemical peels, ranging from alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, to combination-based peels. Each acid peel has been found to benefit the skin slightly differently, and therefore can be used to treat different problems:
TCA CROSS – Trichloroacetic acid chemical reconstruction of skin scars
Chemical peels, like lasers, cause deliberate, controlled damage to the upper layers of the skin. Done under strict medical supervision and given sufficient healing times between each session, the skin is allowed to benefit from the effects of the acid (pigment breakdown, reduction in sebaceous gland activity, scar resurfacing, etc) without being unnecessarily thinned.
In fact, done properly and at regular intervals, the upper layer of dead skin is exfoliated, and deeper layers of the skin are stimulated to produce collagen, resulting in more supple and radiant skin – contrary to the fears of the skin being thinned out.
Chemical peels act as a controlled form of exfoliation. It also reduces oil secretion and promotes rejuvenation processes. As such, most people will benefit from chemical peels, even if it’s just for maintaining their skin quality. Chemical peels are best combined with another pigment, acne or scar management therapies such as lasers for a more thorough treatment.
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