Chemical Peels | Dearborn, MI

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Chemical Peels
Dearborn, MI

Chemical peels are one of the most common, affordable and effective facial skin resurfacing procedures. Chemical peels can help eliminate acne, and reduce the appearance of scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation. Chemical peels improve skin quality, texture, and appearance by activating the normal wound-healing processes that follow skin injury. Chemical peels induce controlled “skin injury” through the application of caustic substances to the skin.

At Aesthetic Medica in Dearborn, MI we offer a wide array of chemical peel depths that are light (superficial), medium and deep. The depth of chemical peel will depend on the agent used and the application technique. The deeper the peel, the more profound the improvement to the skin. At Aesthetic Medica in Dearborn, MI our wide array of chemical peels includes: Trichloroacetic Acid Peels and the acclaimed Jessner’s Peel. These are versatile chemical peels that can treat acne, and acne scarring, fine and coarse wrinkles, scarring, freckles, pigmentation, and more.

The skilled physicians and aesthetician at Aesthetic Medica in Dearborn, MI will consult with you to customize the type of chemical peel that is right for you!

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Light / Superficial
Chemical Peels

Light (superficial) chemical peels such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, Jessner solution, and 10% to 25% trichloroacetic acid affect only the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). The effects of light peels generally consist of skin brightening and evening of skin color and texture. They are indicated for: acne, superficial (epidermal) melasma, freckles, and age spots.

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Medium to Deep
Chemical Peels

Medium to deep chemical peel, such as combination treatment with Jessner solution and 30-35% trichloroacetic acid, injure the skin to the level of the papillary dermis. They are indicated for: sun damage, fine and coarse wrinkles, roughness, freckles and pigmentation changes that occur as a result of prolonged exposure, dermal (deeper) melasma , actinic keratosis, and acne scarring.

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Acne & Acne Scar
Chemical Peels

If you are an adult or a teenager who is suffering from the frustration and embarrassment of acne or acne scars, our skilled aesthetician can customize a chemical peel just for you. We offer a variety of personalized chemical peels that offer dramatic improvement in skin clarity for patients with active acne, and in skin smoothness for patients with acne scarring from previous breakouts.

Salicylic Acid Peels

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) which is often used for oily, acne-prone skin. It is used in low doses (up to 2%) in over-the-counter acne treatments. Salicylic acid peels in concentrations of 10-30% are done in doctors’ offices. Because salicylic acid is oil-soluble, these peels penetrate into the pores of the skin and are good at unclogging blocked pores. Because of this they can be useful for treating acne. Those who have an allergy to aspirin must avoid this type of peel.

Glycolic Acid Peels

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and is the most widely used peeling agent. Available in clinical-strengths ranging from 20-70%, it is often used for mild sun damage in order to “freshen” the skin, even out skin tone, or improve discoloration. Glycolic acid can also unclog pores & improve acne. The effects of this type of peel depend on the strength and the length of time it is left on. Glycolic acid must be neutralized, usually after 2-4 minutes, making it important to choose a practitioner who is experienced. If the acid is left on too long, side effects are more likely.

Trichloroacetic Acid Peels

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is a stronger peeling agent than glycolic acid or salicylic acid. 10-30% TCA peels are considered to be superficial peels while those that contain 35-50% TCA are considered to be medium depth peels. They are most often done for sun damage and can improve some fine lines and wrinkles. Medium depth TCA peels may take a week or so to heal (longer if done on areas other than the face).

Combination Peels

Combination peels usually utilize two or more active ingredients. There are several commercially available proprietary peels that combine several peeling agents, sometimes including ingredients such as lactic acid, citric acid or mandelic acid. Jessner’s solution is a specific type of combined peel that includes resorcinol, salicylic acid, lactic acid and ethanol. This solution is sometimes combined with TCA for medium depth peeling.

Chemical Peels FAQs

Why Get A Chemical Peel?

Chemical peels are most frequently used to “freshen” the skin, as an anti-aging treatment, or to improve acne and/or skin discoloration. The following skin concerns can be addressed to an extent with peels:
• Photoaging, UV damage, Fine Lines & Wrinkles
• Acne & Acne Scars
• Hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin)
• Melasma & Dark Spots
• Pre-cancerous skin growths (medium and deeper peels)

What Are Chemical Peels Not Used For?

Peels are generally not helpful for treating deeper wrinkles, especially those caused by facial expressions. They will also not improve most cases of acne scarring or more severe sun damage. Finally, peels do not treat facial redness or “broken” blood vessels; laser treatments are required to improve these.

When Can I Expect Results From a Chemical Peel?

In general, several chemical peel treatments are required in order to achieve a desired results. Expect 3-6 treatments, often 2-4 weeks apart. In many cases, maintenance treatments are needed in order to maintain the improvement.

What are the Possible Side Effects of Chemical Peels?

While the vast majority of peels heal without any problems, peels can uncommonly cause side effects such as skin discoloration, infection, or rarely even scarring (among other problems). The risk of side effects is low for light peels but is higher for medium and deep peels. All peels should only be performed by qualified and well-trained individuals, and medium depth peels should only be done under the supervision of a physician.

In order to minimize the risk of complications, you must carefully follow the post-peel instructions your doctor gives you. It is extremely important to protect your skin from the sun after any chemical peel. The skin will be more sensitive to burning, and sun exposure during this time can cause skin darkening (hyperpigmentation) which can be very slow to resolve. This is more common in people with darker skin types, who may want to avoid chemical peels in the summer unless they are confident they can religiously protect their skin from the sun while it heals.

What Will I Look Like After a Chemical Peel?

Light peels may result in a mild pinking of the skin for 1-3 days, followed by mild skin peeling. In some cases, the peeling is so mild that it may not be noticeable or may only be appreciated as a subtle dryness of the skin. Medium depth peels may take 7-10 days to heal with more noticeable redness and peeling.

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