CHEMICAL PEELS IN BURLINGAME, CA
Chemical peels remove damaged outer layers of skin on the face to smooth texture, reduce scarring, and remove blemishes to produce healthy, glowing skin. There are three types of chemical peels, ranging from mild to strong – alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and phenol – and formula strengths are tailored to each patient. Peels can be combined with other procedures such as facelifts for a younger look. They may be covered by insurance if they are performed for medical rather than cosmetic reasons.
Chemical peels may be performed in a plastic surgeon’s office, office-based facility or outpatient surgical center.
Benefits of a chemical peel include:
- Collagen regeneration
- Moisture retention
- Oil regulation
- Skin exfoliation