The Types of Chemical Peels Available At Toronto Cosmetic Clinic

Three types of chemical peels exist, each consisting of an acidic solution that varies in strength. All are applied to the surface of the skin. Your cosmetic surgeon will assess the skin in the target area to determine what type of chemical peel is appropriate for you.

Light Chemical Peel

The mildest chemical peel available at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic is comprised of an alpha hydroxy acid solution. Also known as AHA, this type of acid is organic. It is very light to target only the most superficial layers of the skin. As a result, only the elimination or minimization of finer wrinkles and light discolouration can be treated. It can also treat acne and areas of roughness.

Light chemical peels may be repeated to obtain, as well as maintain, desirable results. Recovery is generally immediate. In fact, these chemical peels can sometimes be performed at home, rather than by a cosmetic surgeon in the facilities of Toronto Cosmetic Clinic. However, it is highly recommended that the advice of a medical professional is sought before using such products in order to ensure their safety and suitability. Speak with one of our cosmetic surgeons for more information.

Medium Chemical Peel

The medium chemical peel at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic uses a trichloroacetic acid solution, also known as TCA. Because it penetrates more deeply into the skin than the AHA peel, it can remove more wrinkles, irregular pigmentation, and blemishes. However, the treated skin will require protection from sun exposure and recovery may take longer.

Medium chemical peels can be repeated, and are recommended over deep peels for those with darker skin.

Deep Chemical Peel

A deep chemical peel can effectively treat problems on the face only, such as deeper wrinkles, severe age and sun spots, or precancerous keratoses. The antiseptic and anesthetic phenol, also known as carbolic acid, is combined with croton oil as the main component of deep chemical peels. When applied, the skin is gently exfoliated, treating as deep as the reticular layer of the dermis, below the first layer, the epidermis. The length of the procedure can take up to two hours for the whole face.

The deeper the chemical peel, the longer the recovery. Therefore, patients receiving a Phenol/Croton Oil peel should expect to return to normal activities within one to two weeks.

Results are far longer lasting then the other chemical peels available at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic.

Consultation with a cosmetic surgeon at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic is essential before undergoing a chemical peel treatment.

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