Acids allow exfoliation of several skin layers by breaking up the bonds that holds the corneocytes together. Depending on the strength of the acids, the penetration of exofliation varies. We have different depth of strength ranging from lactic 30% to TCA 25%.
Chemical peels will help with superficial pigmentation, even reflection, softer surface texture, and allow products for greater absorption. Chemical peels will not be able change pore size or eliminate stubborn lines. Usage of chemical acids and strength vary with skin type.
This is a superficial medium depth peel, using Tricholor Acetic Acid, which penetrates down to the stratum spinosum. This treatment will improve color, some texture, fine lines, and superficial coloration such as age spots and acne discoloration, but will not eliminate 100% of these indications. Clients must prepare the skin for this treatment for 4 weeks using skin lightener/brightener and Retina A cream or gel 0.05%.
Aluminum Oxide crystals are used to mechanically break the cohesion of the outer layer skin, the stratum corneum. A wand is glided over the skin, disrupting the bonds of the skin cells, while simultaneously a vacuum sucks away crystals and dead skin. The vacuum brings forth more blood flow to the skin, improving circulation and moving stagnant metabolic waste in the lymph. The increase metabolism stimulates fibroblast cells in the dermis to secrete collagen production. This treatment is good for all skin types, except ones with active inflammation, severe broken capillaries, open lesions and very thin epidermis, the outer layer of the skin.
Combines the element of two treatment in one: step 1 is a microdermabrasion, and step 2 is a superficial light peel. the microdermabrasion will provide a pathway for acids to penetrate further into the skin. This treatment is more intense due to the combination of exfoliation treatments, therefore, light-weight superficial peels penetrate further due to pathways caused by microdermabrasions.