Chemical peels speed up skin cell turnover essentially making them skin resurfacing and exfoliation agents. The basic aim of chemical peels is to replace the outer, dead layers of tired, sallow, blemished and wrinkled skin to reveal the underlying areas of fresher, younger looking skin. This is done simply enough by the application of a chemical peel to the skin that causes the top most layers to shed. Apart from the obvious advantage of skin cell re growth, it also promotes the generation of collagen in the skin. 

 

There are a variety of peels ranging from the superficial depth peels to the deep ones, each for a different set of indications. Peels contain a form of acidic compounds (AHAs), glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid or trichloroacetic acid (TCA), or a combination of a few varieties. By removing the dead layers of cells, exfoliating peels can erase fine lines, superficial wrinkles, hyper pigmentation spots and smooth uneven or rough skin textures. They unclog pores, soften the skin and improve acne. Superficial depth peels can be repeated every 6 weeks. But the deeper ones have a longer lasting effect, so they should be repeated only after a consultation with our doctors.

 

The pain factor is minimal and the downtime for superficial peels is negligible and any signs can be covered with light make up.