Chemical peel treatment for skin wrinkles

Chemical Peels for skin rejunvenation

A chemical peel is a skin treatment whereby an acidic solution is applied to the surface of the skin (typically the face) in an attempt to remove damaged or unsightly outer layers of skin or improve the look and texture of the skin.

Chemical peels attempt to treat/enhance the following skin conditions:

• Facial blemishes
• Wrinkles
• Uneven skin pigmentation
• Pre-cancerous skin growths
• Reduce acne scarring
• Control acne

Types of chemical peels

There are different treatment options available when it comes to chemical peels that vary either in terms of the type and/or strength (concentration) of the chemical used.

The following are the most popular chemcial peel treatments available.

• Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA)
• Beta hydroxy acids (BHA)
• Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
• Phenol