Chemical Peels - Chemical Peel Before and After in Birmingham

There’s no reason you have to look your age. If you consider a chemical peel, you’ll find a way to beat back the aging clock. Because certain chemicals do better with certain types of skin, it is a good idea to call our office and make an appointment for a consultation and evaluation.

Glycolic acid peels are a gentle way to perk up the skin. Because it is a mild chemical, it causes less peeling, and there is less of a chance of complications from the treatment. Even though this type of treatment poses little threat, there is still the potential for some unwanted side effects. After all, you are using an acid to take off the top layer of skin. Discoloration or scarring can occur which is why it is a good idea to use the services of a professional. In addition, the results are more subtle than deeper chemical peels.

Medium peels penetrate the skin layers more deeply. A chemical like trichloroacetic acid is stronger and considered a medium peel. Minor wrinkles will respond better to this type of treatment. However, it is possible to acquire a sensitivity to sunlight. The darker the skin, the better able it is to handle exposure to the sun.

People with fair skin tend to respond better to phenol or deep peels. Several layers of skin are removed by these powerful chemicals. One unintended consequence of this type of treatment is the possibility of a bleaching effect that may be permanent.

Making the decision to have a chemical peel is an important one that should not be taken lightly. In the hands of a professional, you have the best chance to get the results you want with the least amount of damage. Our staff is trained to take the utmost care when selecting the chemical that will work best for your skin issues and type. We will discuss your options and the risks associated with each. We are proud you have placed your trust in us, and we won’t let you down. We’ll explain every step we take, so you will understand everything we are doing.

We are ready to serve you. Please call and make an appointment for a consultation. We will do what it takes to help you achieve the results you want with as few problems as possible. A chemical peel is just what the doctor ordered.

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