CHEMICAL PEELS

Chemical peels can solve this problem for both men and women. The treatment involves removing the outer layer of the skin to reveal new, fresher and younger skin underneath.Chemical peels started gaining popularity in 1990’s and are now a staple in skin rejuvenation.

Chemical peels not only reveal a smoother, more luminous and purified complexion, but they also improve the overall feel and appearance of the skin, all this in just one treatment.

• Reduction of fine lines around the mouth and under the eyes
• Correction of wrinkles caused by aging or sun damage
• Improvement of the appearance of mild scars
• Treatment of various types of acne
• Correction of freckles, age spots, and melasma (dark patches cause by birth conroll pills intake or pregnancy).
• Overall improvement of the skin’s feel and appearance, giving it an amazing glow
• Areas of sun damage may improve after chemical peeling.

There is a variety of chemical peels to choose from:

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are organic, naturally occurring acids. The most prominent one is lactic acid, which can be normally be found in tomato juice or glycolic acid and sour milk, which is contained in sugar cane juice. This is the mildest peel and it is used in light peels to treat fine lines, acne, uneven pigmentation, or dry areas. Alpha hydroxy acids are also used in smaller concentrations in daily skin care products, such as facial washes, serums, or creams, to improve the overall texture of the skin.

At MDA Medical Aesthetics, the Lactic Acid of our professional choice is by Environ. This chemical peel preserves the skin integrity, while at the same time the Hydronium ions safely and effectively reach the dermal skin layer, where fibroblast growth factors are released, resulting in improved collagen production.

Lactic Acid, a type of water-soluble alpha-hydroxy acid, is a natural compound derived from sources such as soured milk, pineapples, artichokes, and bilberries. Along with its siblings Glycolic, Malic, Mandelic, Citric and Tartaric acids, Lactic Acid belongs to a family of compounds known for their exfoliating properties and their ability to improve skin’s appearance by removing dead skin cells.

Lactic acid has a slightly larger molecular structure than Glycolic acid, yet smaller than the rest of the A family, making it a safer and well-tolerated option for skincare. As an alpha-hydroxy acid, Lactic acid penetrates the epidermal layer of the skin and works to break down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, revealing brighter, smoother, and more even-toned skin underneath.

As it penetrates deeper, Hydronium ions (formed when the positive Hydrogen ions of Lactic acid detach from it and bind to water) destroy damaged epidermal cells. In this process of selective damage, the cells release epidermal growth factors, which stimulate and accelerate the regeneration of the remaining healthy cells.

With stronger concentrations, Lactic acid can penetrate into the dermal layer where it can create a chain of events, leading to inflammatory responses, stimulated release of growth factors and eventually – fresh collagen.