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Peels | Glycolic
Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in sugar cane and part of the chemical family known as alpha-hydroxy acids. A glycolic acid peel helps to remove thin lesions on the skin’s surface, reducing pigment and surface dryness – and resulting in smoother, more youthful skin. It’s often referred to as a “lunchtime peel” because it causes only superficial skin injury and is well-tolerated; patients can immediately resume their normal activities with only some slight redness of the treated skin.
The ideal candidates for a glycolic peel are people with:
- Superficial wrinkles of the face, neck, upper chest and arms
- Uneven pigmentation
- Enlarged facial pores
- Superficial acne scars of the face
- Age spots
This procedure is done on an outpatient basis, and light peels do not require any anesthesia. After preparing the skin, a glycolic acid concentration from 20 percent to 70 percent is applied. Weekly facial peels for a period of about six weeks are typical for most patients and produce the best results.
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