Chemical peels are popular options for people who want quick results with minimal invasion. Designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes and around the mouth, lessen the appearance of mild scars, reduce age spots, freckles, and dark patches, as well as improve the feel of skin, chemical peels are excellent procedures for fair-skinned and light-haired people.
As an in-office, outpatient treatment, chemical peels work by removing damaging skin cells and replacing them with healthier, more youthful looking skin.
When you come in for your appointment, we will make sure you’re comfortable before we clean your skin thoroughly. Then, we will apply one or more chemical solutions -- such as glycolic acid, TCA, salicylic acid, or lactic acid-- to small areas of your skin. This creates a controlled wound, letting new skin take its place.
During the procedure, you may experience a mild burning sensation that lasts about 5 to 10 minutes, followed by a stinging sensation. Depending on the type of peel you’ve chosen -- light, medium, or deep -- you may want cold compresses or a pain medication during or after the treatment.
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