Chemical peels are an excellent way to rejuvenate the face, reducing the appearance of age spots and improving sun-damaged skin. Here is an in-depth look at the different types of chemical peels, how they work, and the benefits of each.
Medium-depth peels
Medium-depth peels (also known as TCA peels) are more capable of penetrating more deeply into the skin, which makes them effective in softening moderate lines and wrinkles.
Due to their more aggressive penetration, recovery from medium depth peels takes about a week after treatment. The face will likely become itchy and swollen after a medium-depth peel and there may be some crusting of the treated skin.
Deep peels
Phenol is usually the main ingredient in deep chemical peels. As the strongest type of chemical peels, deep peels are excellent for improving the appearance of moderate to severe age spots and similar hyperpigmentation issues. Phenol peels are mildly painful and recovery generally takes months to a year.
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