Professional Peels

The skin is the body's largest organ and is made up of millions of cells. Thousands of new cells replace old, dead skin cells on a daily basis. But with age and due to certain environmental and lifestyle factors this process begins to slow down. This results in layers of dead cells accumulating on the skin's surface, that in turn make the skin look uneven, darker than usual and dull. Professional peels speed up skin cell turnover essentially making them skin resurfacing and exfoliation agents. The basic aim of professional 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. It also promotes the generation of collagen in the skin.

HOW MANY TYPES OF PEELS ARE THERE?

There are a variety of peels ranging from superficial depth peels to deep ones, each for a different set of indications. Peels contain a form of acidic, lactic acid or trichloroacetic acid (TCA), or a combination of a few varieties.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER THE TREATMENT?

Reactions to AHA and BHA peels range from mild to more pronounced. Generally, deeper the peel, the longer the recovery. Peels are great first line treatments for many conditions and great maintenance in between other treatments. Depending on the type of peel, recovery time can range from minimal with no real "peeling" to few days of mild redness and exfoliation. Patients generally see improved skin tone and texture with each treatment.

WHAT DOES THE TREATMENT ENTAIL?

Depending on your skin type and the desired results, our doctors may recommend a superficial, medium, or deep peel. Next they will select a peel with a single agent or if required multiple peeling with a (Glycolic acid, salicylic acid or TCA peel for agence) and apply the solution to various areas of skin. Once applied, it produces a separation and peeling of the outer layers of the skin. This stimulates the production of new skin from beneath.

HOW DOES A PROFESSIONAL PEEL WORK?

A professional peel uses a solution applied to the skin to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the production of new skin cells. It tightens the skin, reduces wrinkling, evens out any pigmentation and restores a more youthful appearance.

WHAT SKIN CONDITIONS DOES A PEEL WORK ON?

Peels can effectively improve a wide of skin conditions including:

Fine lines and wrinkles

Sun-damaged skin

Age spots

Uneven pigmentation

Shallow acne scars

Acne

HOW WILL THE TREATMENT FEEL?

The professional peels at Glow & Go can be performed on the face, neck, chest, back, hands and even the arms and legs. Most patients experience a warm to hot sensation that may last as long as ten minutes followed by a mild tingling sensation.