Alpha Hydroxy Acid Alpha hydroxy acids are found in plants and food such as citrus fruits, apples, grapes, sugar cane and sour milk. The acid breaks the intracellular bonds of the epidermis and accelerates the sloughing of the superficial dead skin cells of the epidermis. Lactic acid and glycolic acids are the two most common AHA acids found in skin care products.This peel is considered a light peel and patients will require multiple treatments to see results.
TCA Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) can be used in many concentrations, but it is most commonly used for medium-depth peeling. Fine surface wrinkles, superficial blemishes and pigment problems are commonly treated with TCA. The result of TCA peels produces more dramatic results than AHA peels. Clients may require more than one peel to achieve the desired results.
Most people who have sun damage such as multiple solar keratosis, pigmentation abnormalities, certain types of acne, and fine wrinkling might benefit from this treatment. It is often used to treat fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth. Wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging, and hereditary factors can often be reduced with this procedure. People with an uneven skin texture also benefit as the results are smoother and softer looking skin.
The amount of improvement depends on the initial condition of the patient's skin. Maximum improvement of damaged skin and wrinkling ranges from 50%-85% and, although 100% percent improvement is not possible, most patients view the results as dramatic.
Chemicals cannot heal loose or sagging skin, and do not serve the same function as a face-lift. In addition, it will not remove deep scars. Laser resurfacing, punch grafting, punch elevation, scar excision, or soft tissue fillers may be much more effective. These options can be discussed during your consultation. Chemical peels cannot necessarily change pore sizes in all cases, nor can they predictably remove broken blood vessels on the face. However, chemical peels may improve the appearance of these conditions.
The skin is cleansed to remove oils & the peeling agent is carefully applied. Within minutes, there is a very warm sensation that feels like sunburn. This sensation lasts for a few minutes and is rapidly relieved by the application of cool compresses. Very rarely, there may be some swelling, especially around the eyes for the first two days, but discomfort is minimal. By the third or fourth day, the skin will appear tight and will begin to exfoliate. The new skin will be rosier and have a smoother texture- usually on days 5 to 7.
The price of the treatment ranges from £70-£500. The price of the treatment will depend on the type of chemical peel that is recommended.
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