FACIAL SKIN RESTORATION - CHEMICAL PEELS & CO2 LASER RESURFACING 1.

1. What is a chemical peel and laser resurfacing?

Chemical peeling and CO2 laser technology are methods of resurfacing the skin. Chemical and laser peels have the ability to rejuvenate the facial skin unlike any topical skin care product. Chemical peels involve the application of one or more exfoliating agents to the skin to wound the epidermis and dermis in a controlled fashion. Common peeling agents include glycolic acid, Jessner's solution and TCA (trichloroacetic acid). These chemicals may be used alone or in combination to achieve the desired outcome. CO2 laser resurfacing also is an excellent tool for resurfacing the facial skin. Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing is a revolutionary adaptation to the time-tested gold standard CO2 resurfacing procedure. CO2 resurfacing is a precise, effective and long-lasting method for skin rejuvenation. The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser ablates the skin, layer by layer, permitting clear definition and optimal depth control of the skin. Recent advances in the delivery of the CO2 wavelength has made it possible to deliver predictable results matched with an individuals desires, skin type and allotted downtime. The goal of both chemical peels and CO2 laser resurfacing is to have the skin regenerate with an even surface and pigmentation. These treatments target dyschromia (skin color variations), lines, wrinkles, scars, dermal lesions (deeper skin abnormalities) and stimulate long-term collagen remodeling. The clinical results clearly indicate the global improvement in the appearance of the skin, with a reduction in solar lentigines (brown or "sun spots"), actinic keratoses (pre-cancerous lesions) and rhytids (wrinkles). An improvement in overall pigmentation and skin tone (tightness) is commonly achieved. After treatment, microscopic examination typically demonstrates a more youthful and healthy appearing skin structure.

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