Glycolic Facial Peel

Glycolic acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid naturally found in sugar cane. It works by deeply penetrating the skin's surface and sloughing the top layer of dull, damaged skin cells. Improvements include reduction of blemishes, control of exces soil, smoother skin texture and tone, and diminished fine lines and wrinkles.

About the Procedure
One of the most popular methods of banishing deep-set wrinkles while rejuvenating your skin is the chemical peel. It simply involves the application of a liquid prepping solution, to free your skin of oil and dirt, and then the application of the glycolic peel gel.

As part of the natural healing process, the chemical peeled skin is eventually replaced with new, rejuvenated, smoother layer of skin. Depending on the strength of the chemical peel solution, collagen in the dermis is also rejenerated which will make your skin appear tighter and more youthful.

Glycolic peels are the mildest of facial peels, peeling off the topmost layers of the skin. This type of peel is appropriate if you have mild sun damage. Ultimatley, this procedure minimizes fine lines; smoothes out dry, rough skin, reduces pore size, and corrects the texture of sindamaged skin. When mixed with a bleaching agent, these peels can even help improve age spots and erase blotchiness. A trained professional should always perform these chemical peels.

Pre-Glycolic Chemical Peel Instructions

• Avoid using clay masks, scrubs or exfoliating agents for at least 48 hours prior to each treatment.
• Do not use Retin-A or any similar Vitamin A compound for at least 48 hours prior to each treatment, unless directed.
• Do not use self-tanning agents for at least 48 hours prior to each treatment.
• Delay the peel procedure if you have a breakout of cold sores, fever blisters or herpes anywhere on the face prior to treatment or if your skin is sunburned.
• Avoid facial waxing for 48 hours prior to treatment.
• These procedures cannot be done if you are taking Accutane.

Post-Peel Instructions

• Generally, makeup can be applied immediatley after treatment.
• Avoid exercise for at least a few hours after each procedure.
• Avoid direct sun exposure. A sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher should be usede daily throughout the Glycolic Acid treatment program.
• Wait one day after each procedure before resuming the glycolic acid based home care products. Patients experiencing irritation should not resume use of glycolic acid home care products until skin has normalized.
• Do not use Retin-A or any similar Vitamin A compound for at least 48 hours after the procedure, unless directed.
• Immediately after the peel, it is not uncommon for the patient to experience temporary skin dehydration ranging from mild dryness to slight crusting. In addition, some temporary discoloration may occur.
• Facial hair should not be waxed for at least 48 hours after treatment.