Overview of Skin Peels

Chemical skin peels help freshen the skin, reduce wide pores, remove irregularities of texture and colour and reduce fine wrinkling. Milder skin peels form a basis for home maintenance, and stronger skin peels in the office provide a healthy boost to ageing skin. Skin Peels should form the foundation of most skin care regimens.

Chemical skin peels have a greater effect on finer skin and less on thick heavy skin. Heavy wrinkles require multiple treatments and drooping tissues may require alternate procedures such as eyelid lift, brow lift or facelift.

Chemical skin peels are classified as being SUPERFICIAL, MEDIUM and DEEP.

They may be combined with microdermabrasion to achieve a greater affect. To achieve the best results, skin peels are usually done as part of a programme in conjunction with home maintenance. Lactic acid type skin peels are performed in a programme of 3 to 6 sessions, 1 to 3 weeks apart. A greater effect may require laser skin resurfacing.