Peeling Treatments
Discolorations, Spots,
Dull skin, Acne,
Melasma,Panades
Method
Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) and beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) peels are superficial peels that cause skin renewal, removing its outer layer while stimulating the creation of new epidermal cells.
Combinations of acids, such as salicylic, lactic and glycolic acid, are often used. This combination increases the effectiveness of the treatment and gives impressive results, with almost zero recovery time after treatment, and they can also be applied during the summer months as they cause very little skin irritation.
Indications
Over time, and especially after prolonged exposure to the sun, our skin becomes dull, rough, dry and wrinkled. Peels restore the health and radiance of the skin.
Application
They are used on most skin types, to treat discoloration, spots, fine wrinkles, and also add shine to dull and lackluster skin.
In cases active acne We use peelings that contain salicylic and/or azelaic acid, due to their intense keratolytic and anti-inflammatory action.
On skins suffering from rosacea, a skin condition that causes intense redness on the face, we prefer mandelic acid peeling.
In melasma, a condition with abnormal melanin deposition in the skin, peels containing bleaching agents may help, especially when the melanin is in the more superficial layers of the skin. Treatment is necessarily continued at home with bleaching creams that help eliminate the deeper pigment.
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels are more deeply and are an ideal treatment for skin with photoaging and chronic aging. They fight wrinkles, enlarged pores, and even precancerous conditions, such as incipient actinic hyperkeratosis.
At acne scars TCA peels are particularly effective alone or in combination with Fractional Laser CO2. We usually use high concentrations of TCA to achieve the desired result. The goal is to rebuild the damaged skin and stimulate the production of new cells that will gradually replace the scar with healthy skin.
The spots Skin conditions such as freckles and sun spots are treated very effectively with combination peeling or TCA peeling.
Recovery
After the peeling the skin is slightly to moderately redder, depending on the strength of the treatment. There may be a burning sensation that subsides very quickly. Due to the photosensitivity caused by the peeling, it is necessary to use sunscreen with SPF 50 protection factor.
Combined with
Quite often we combine the treatment with SWT or Fractional Laser CO2 for a better and more uniform result. They are easily combined with facial cleansing and dermabrasion. There are many treatment options for dull and lackluster skin at Athens Dermatology. Visit us and we will discuss with you which is the best option for you.
