Chemical Peels

Gycolic Peels, also known as chemical peels, reduce fine lines, refine pores, acne, lessen the appearance of pigmentation while making your skin appear and feel smoother. At Derma Laser Center we have several kinds of peels for different skin tones and conditions.

Glycolic acid (HOCH2COOH) is a member of the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family of carboxylic acids. Glycolic acid is isolated from sugarcane and its unique properties make it ideal for a broad range of consumer and industrial applications. One of glycolic acid's applications is in personal care products for skin – particularly as a chemical peel to improve the skin's appearance from wrinkles, sun-related damage, uneven pigmentation, and acne.

Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), including glycolic acid are the mildest of the chemical peel formulas and produce light peels. These types of peels provide smoother, brighter-looking skin for people who can't spare the time to recover the harsher phenol or TCA peels. Candidates for glycolic acid peels include individuals with:

• Superficial wrinkles of the face, neck, upper chest, arms, etc.
• Uneven pigmentation problems
• Enlarged facial pores
• Superficial acne scars of the face
• Age (liver) spots
• Areas of dryness