What Types of Chemical Peels are there?
A. Chemical Peels are classified as superficial, medium, and deep. Superficial Peels: This peel is designed to help smooth rough, dry skin, and even out skin tone. Typically, there is no downtime and usually consists of minor flaking. A series of treatments is needed to obtain the desired results over a period of time. These peels are often repeated to achievethe desired results. Medium Peels: A medium depth peel is designed to correct more extensive damage in the skin. Medium peels target the superficial and medium skin layers and cause the skin to slough within 3 to 5 days. After you have finished peeling, your nicesmooth skin will be revealed! These peels can be performed on all skin typesand can be reapplied again in 4 week intervals. Deep Peels: A deep peel targets the deep skin layers and produces the most results with one treatment . In most cases, anesthesia is required during the procedure to reduce the pain. After a deep peel, the skin is red and can result in swelling and bl