Rejuvenating Skin Peels

Light Peels

How is the peel done? First during a Micropeel the dead cellular layers are removed with a process called dermaplaning, or by using a papaya enzyme treatment to dissolve the dead skin cells. After this either a light glycolic solution or lactic acid is applied to the skin. The final step of the Micropeel is a skin freezing process called Cryogenic Therapy. Carbon dioxide is applied to the face for the purpose of relieving any inflammation and redness as well as cooling the skin. A light glycolic or lactic peel is a quick and effective way to gently exfoliate and smooth the skin with no down time. A series of four to six peels spaced two weeks apart significantly improves skin texture, evens out skin color, helps control acne, and thickens the lower layer of the skin to diminish fine lines.

Are you a Candidate? If your skin has mild environmental damage or superficial acne scars, or if you have acneic skin you may be a candidate for a light chemical peel. Light Peels are also an instant refresher to any skin type.

What is Recovery Like? There is usually no down time involved with a light chemical peel. Patients may apply cosmetics and return to normal activity directly following the procedure. Patients need to use a sun block to protect their skin after any peel. A home care program will be recommended for your particular skin type.

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Dr. Slenkovich has written or edited medical articles on Skin Peels. Click “Skin, Anatomy“; “Skin Resurfacing, Chemical Peels“.