Chemical Peel Philadelphia

July 21, 2010 on 11:06 am | In Chemical Peel | No Comments

Many factors can give your face that worn, haggard and aged look. Everyday elements such as the air we breathe, the sun and, of course, Father Time can have a harmful, damaging effect on your facial skin. However your wrinkled face may no longer be a life sentence with the advancement of facial rejuvenation products and treatments, especially chemical peels.

In addition to reducing wrinkles, chemical peels can help reduce fine lines near your mouth and eyes, improve mild scarring, treat certain types of acne and even reduce facial spotting and freckles. In other words, give you a smoother, more glowing face.

The procedure uses a chemical solution that creates a layer of dead skin that eventually is peeled off, thus giving the treatment its name. The end result is a smoother, less wrinkled facial texture not to mention the boost it will give you in appearance and self confidence.

If you’ve been considering a chemical peel, you’re probably wondering what your options are. There are several types and the right treatment depends on your facial concerns as well as your desired result. The mildest procedure if you’re looking to treat minor facial flaws is an alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) peel which uses naturally occurring organic acids which are found in fruits or milk.

A trichloracetic acid peel is another treatment commonly used but for deeper peeling than the AHA type. The depth of the facial skin penetration depends on the concentration used.

The other most common chemical peel you may consider is a phenol treatment. This procedure uses the strongest chemicals, removing facial skin the deepest. If your problems are coarse facial skin and wrinkles or embarrassing blotchy areas, then you may opt for the phenol route. In comparison to the other types of chemical peels, a phenol peel provides the longest lasting effects and, in many cases, a single treatment is sufficient. The concerns you may have when considering this option are the extended recovery time in comparison to the less evasive procedures as well as a health risk if you’ve had a history of heart problems.

If you have facial concerns like most of us do, a chemical peel might be just what the doctor ordered.