CHEMICAL PEELS:
SUPERFICIAL PEELS:
Glycolic Acid applied in a strength of 30% to 70% for 2 – 7 minutes. This peel is intended to “freshen” the appearance of the skin, lighten up blotchy marks, cleanse pores, and improve skin texture and tone. It has a minimal effect on wrinkles. Glycolic Acid peels need to be done in a series; one peel every week (or every other week) for a total of 6-8 treatments to achieve optimum results.
Wrinkle Buster Peel™ is a combination of Glycolic Acid, Antioxidant Vitamin C, and Tretinoin (a proven wrinkle fighting ingredient and the active ingredient in Retin-A), make this peel an excellent choice for dull, aging skin. It has the Glycolic Acid peel’s effects on skin texture and tone, but slightly better at treating wrinkles. Also needs to be done in a series (6-8) to achieve maximum benefit.
Beta-Lift™ is a “Beta hydroxy acid” peel which uses salicylic acid. This peel goes slightly deeper than Glycolic acid peels. Best for acne prone skin and clogged pores. Needs to be done in a series of 6-8 for maximum benefits.
LIGHT PEELS
25% TCA is equivalent to 4 glycolic peels This light peeling Acid goes deeper, softening wrinkles and coarse pores in less time. Helpful in a series of once a month to once every two months.
Down time: 3-5 days of tight peeling skin and redness.
MEDIUM PEELS
35% TCA is a peel used for softening wrinkles and scars. More dramatic results than light or superficial peels. Moderate swelling and discomfort. Some areas of raw skin during healing stage. Not for all skin tones. Down time: 7-10 days of red, peeling and occasionally raw skin. Prolonged redness.
Combo Peel is a combination of glycolic Acids and 25% TCA. This peel takes a light peel to a deeper level with results similar to a 35% TCA peel. Discomfort, rawness, and swelling are often much less than encountered with a 35% TCA peel. Down time: 5-7 days.
DEEP PEELS
Traditionally, deep peels were accomplished by using 50% TCA or Phenol. Both caused marked discomfort, swelling, and an unpredictable risk of scarring. Down time: 10-14 days prolonged erythema (redness), lasting many months.
