Peels "Facial Rejuvenation"
All chemical peels involve applying a chemical solution to remove the outer or top layer of skin, so that a smoother, more evenly pigmented, fresh layer of skin can appear.It loosens the glue that holds the dead and dying skin cells in place. In some cases no visable signs of peeling will occur, and in other cases you will begin to "shed" in 3-5 days and may experience some redness. With the lighter peels, no "down time" is required. You most defintley will benefit from one treatment, but ideally best results can be achieved when a series of 6 (approx. 2 weeks apart) are preformed. As Estheticians in the State of Oregon we are allowed to do two types of peels. A light or "lunch hour" peel, and some what stronger "Medium Depth" peel. Only a Physican can preform the Deeper Phenol Peels. Please note that a broad spectrum (UVA & UVB) sunscreen must be worn after a peel. For more information please click on the links.
Light Or "Lunch Hour Peel"
Generally speaking a Light Peel will involve AHA’s, BHA’s or Enzymatic Fruit Peels. Glycolic Acid is made from sugar cane or citrus fruits and is an excellent general peel. Lactic Acid is produced from sour milk, and is also found in some fruits and works great as an over-all peel and helps to even the skin tone. Salicylic Acid comes from the bark of the Willow Tree, same as asprin, so if you are allergic to asprin you will be to this peel as well. It works very well for a person ...
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Medium Depth Peels
The meduim depth peels should be considered only if you have had the lighter peels with good results. In other words you need to teach your skin to tolerate these more aggresive peels. In some cases it will be the same chemichals (Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic) but in higher, stronger percentages or doses. We may also use a Jessners Lite, or a buffered TCA type peel. With all of these you can expect a little more impact, both immediately and long term. Wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, clogged pores...
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