One of the most popular types of anti-aging treatments is chemical peeling. Compared to most types of anti-aging treatments widely available today, chemical peel treatments are non-invasive types of treatments and as such, you can simply go about your normal daily routine after the treatment. It is also one of the quickest, yet highly effective types, of anti-aging treatments that are available. A treatment lasts no more than 45 minutes, allowing many people to get their treatment done and come back before their lunch hour is over.
Generally, there are two popular kinds of chemical peel treatments that are highly favored by both men and women. The first type is glycolic acid peel, or simply glycolic peel. Glycolic peels involve the use of a solution to peel off the micro-fine layer of skin on the face, taking away dead skin cells, giving room for newer skin cells to surface and resulting to a firmer, more youthful looking skin. Glycolic peels usually involve a series of treatments to be done to achieve the maximum result, with the strength of the glycolic solution used increased.
The second type of chemical peel is the ” TCA peel . Just like glycolic peels, TCA peels use a chemical solution to help peel away dead and damaged skin cells, leaving you with a healthier, more youthful-looking skin. Unlike a glycolic peel, which only removes a micro-fine layer of skin, the TCA peel is a medium type peel, meaning that it removes a relatively thicker layer of skin cells. That being the case, TCA peel treatments can be more painful than glycolic peels so much so that part of the procedure involves the use of painkillers or sedatives to help dull the pain. While this may be the case, the effects of TCA peels last longer than glycolic peels, and as such, it can take up to a year before you need to go back for another treatment.
