Applying the peeling solution removes the superficial layers of the skin; as it heals, the formation of new epidermal cells and of collagen is stimulated, and the skin takes on a firmer, brighter, younger look. How deep the peel goes depends on the concentration and the kind of acid used, on the skin type and on how sensitive each patient is.
Experience has shown that a series of peels repeated at fairly short intervals works better than a single deep peel, which needs a long recovery.
About the peel:
• the procedure takes about 30 minutes
• slight redness and stinging may appear in the treated area, and settle within an hour
• over the 2 to 4 days after the treatment a fine peeling appears, which can last 1 to 3 days
• 4 to 5 sessions a week apart are needed for the fullest result
• tell your doctor if you have a history of herpes
• stay out of the sun during the course of peels and for 2 weeks after it ends
