AHA Chemical Peel

Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids are the mildest of the peel formulas and produce light peels. These types of peels can provide smoother, brighter-looking skin for people who desire a quick recovery.  We often use AHA peels to treat fine wrinkles, dryness, uneven pigmentation and acne.

Various concentrations of an AHA may be applied weekly or at longer intervals to obtain the best result. Your doctor will make this decision during your consultation and as the treatment proceeds. An alphahydroxy acid, such as glycolic acid, can also be mixed with a facial wash or cream in lesser concentrations as part of a daily skin-care regimen to improve the skin's texture.

Benefits of the AHA peel:

• Smoothes rough, dry skin
• Improves texture of sun-damaged skin Aids in control of acne
• Can be mixed with bleaching agent to correct pigment problems
• Can be used as TCA pre-treatment

The AHA Chemical Peel Procedure

AHA solution will be applied to your cleansed facial skin, a process that usually takes no more than 10 minutes. After-peel ointment or covering may be required. Depending on the strength of the peel, periodic treatments may be necessary until the desired effects are achieved.

After the Chemical Peel

After an AHA peel, it is common to experience some temporary flaking or scaling, redness and dryness of the skin. However, these conditions will disappear as the skin adjusts to treatment.

Returning to Normal

With an AHA peel, the temporary redness, flaking and dryness that you experience will not prevent you from working or engaging in your normal activities. A fresher and improved skin texture will result with continued AHA treatments. Remember, protecting your skin from the sun is also important following these mild acid peels. Ask your doctor to recommend a sunblock with adequate UVA and UVB protection and use it every day.