Chemical peels are excellent for superficial facial wrinkles and as the initial step in reversing the process of aging on the face and skin, in general. These peels range from the more mild Alpha Hydroxy Acid Peels that are easily performed in the office to the more complex Phenol peels that are performed in the operating room. The latter, the Phenol Peel, is rarely used since the CO2 laser has replaced this in my hands, and with a much more predictable result.
In our office, in addition to the Alpha Hydroxy Peels, we do the Trichloroacetic Acid Peels. There are two strengths to this peel, an 11% and a 16%, that we utilize for peeling. Recovery time is a matter of a few days and the results have been very good for skin rejuvenation.
Our office carries a wide range of skin care products for the face and body. These products contain different strengths of Glycolic Acid, the selected Alpha Hydroxy Acid we use, to assist in proper superficial skin removal and appropriate hydration of the skin. Long term skin care is outlined for each patient with the selection of the appropriate night cream, containing the acids, along with the select strength of moisturizer for skin hydration. This service is one our patients love and with the assistance of my office nurse, Mimi Franco, we give personal care on the selection and follow-up on the use of these products.