Glycolic Acid Peel
Glycolic Acid Peel procedures are a quick way to resurface the skin when a person is trying to improve the overall look of skin by reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and other facial blemishes. Glycolic acid peel procedures are part of the lunchtime procedures that are popular for their convenience and quick results. People refer to them as lunchtime procedures because patients can get them done on their lunch hours.
Glycolic acid peel procedures usually last under an hour, but most patients need at least six treatments to be effective and to truly see the results they are looking for. The glycolic acid peel treatment is actually a combination of placing a mask like solution on the skin and microdermabrasion.
The practitioner who performs the procedure will first cleanse the skin before applying the glycolic acid solution. Then the practitioners apply a neutralizing solution. The skin will feel tight and greasy as the peel begins to work. The result of the combination is the removal of the top layer of skin as the glycolic acid peel begins to work and skin begins to peel away post treatment.
Some patients may experience some discomfort during the procedure, but usually that has much more to do with the smell of the glycolic solution itself. However, some possible side effects of glycolic acid peels include redness of the skin immediately following the procedure and itching. It is also important to note that there are certain follow up instructions that patients must follow to ensure proper recover.
To help ensure better results patients should follow the post treatment guidelines which include avoiding exercise and sweating for two days after treatment, avoiding facial waxing for two weeks post treatment, patients shouldn't wash their facie for 24 hours and should not apply face cream or toner until they day following their treatment.
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