What Is Peels?

Next to Microdermabrasion, Chemical peels are one of the most popular procedures esthetician working in the medical office will perform. Until recently, most chemical peeling agents have limited application. Today, however, there are numerous chemical peelings that can be done by an esthetician because they are available in smaller and  different strengths. Chemical peels perform Controlled burning of the upper layers of the skin to improve its appearance. They have been shown to reduce  the fine lines, wrinkles, lightening hyperpigmentation, reduce bacteria that causes acne lesions and exfoliate dead skin cells. The stronger chemical peels also work by initiating  wound response in the skin that signals fibroblasts to build the dermis and giving the skin a firmer, plumper appearance. Exfoliation of the skin is a natural process during which dead skin cells are released from the stratum corneum and are replaced with new cells from the basal layer of the epidermis where the cells are replicated.

Until about the age of 30, there is skin cell turnover approximately every 28 days. After the age of 30, this natural exfoliation at an estimated rate of about 10 days every decade. This is where chemical peels come into play. By increasing the rate of exfoliation on the surface of the skin in a controlled manner, it is possible to reduce dry dull appearance while simultaneously enhancing the wound response of skin and initiating cellular regeneration.

Stronger chemical peels, perform under the direction of the physician, can penetrate the dermis and stimulate collagen. There are three different levels of Chemical peels

LEVELS OF CHEMICAL PEELS