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The skin is made up of many layers. The deepest layers are where skin cells originate, and as they travel toward the outer layer they become less vital, ending up as the epidermis where they lose their softness and pliability and become cornified. The deeper the peel, the more long-lasting the results, but the more involved the process. Skin peels come in various depths. The most superficial peels, such as alphahydroxy and beta hydroxy peels (i.e., glycolic, lactic, salicylic, maleic, etc.), which take off the superficial layer of the skin (epidermis), are performed in the treatment room without pain and without down time, leaving the patient exfoliated and with a teenage rosy glow. Mild peels such as these can be repeated weekly for up to six weeks. Moderate-depth peels involving the epidermis and the dermis, such as varying percentages of TCA (trichloroacetic acid), can treat superficial crepey wrinkles, acne scars, divots, and corrugations, and can improve skin texture, equalize skin color, shrink pores, and add to the general glow of the skin. You can repeat them every six to twelve months. TCA peels are stroke-related and are often applied with a series of fine brushes. This is why it is imperative that you undergo this procedure with a doctor with skill and experience. Higher-percentage TCA peels, left on for a longer period of time, produce deeper peeling which may require anesthesia. TCA peels are all neutralized with water to control their depth. Phenol peels produce a consistent, measured depth that erases harsh furrows and lipstick lines, among other issues. Results can last up to ten years. Recently, however, phenol peels have been replaced with varying-depth lasers since the desired depth of exfoliation can be more precisely programmed. Return to our home page for more about plastic surgery in NYC. |
