Chemical Peel

The chemical peel solution

Most commonly performed to enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, the chemical peel can also remove pre-cancerous skin growths, soften acne facial scars and even control acne.

The chemical solution aims to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged layers. It is recommended to people with facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation.

The precise formula used is adjusted to meet each patient's needs. A chemical peel may be performed in conjunction with a facelift, however, it is not a substitute for such surgery, nor will it prevent or slow the aging process.

At Surgical Art we recommend the trichloroacetic acid peel (TCA). It is a less invasive, medium depth peel, targeting surface wrinkles and blemishes.

The TCA Peel

• Smoothes out fine surface wrinkles
• Removes superficial blemishes
• Corrects pigment problems
• Can be used also on neck or other body areas
• May require pre-treatment with Retin-A or AHA creams
• Takes only 10-15 minutes
• Is preferred for darker-skinned patients
• Peel depth can be adjusted
• May be repeated to maintain results
• Requires the use of a sunblock cream for several months after treatment
• Healing is usually quick