Chemical peels are
supposed to be the
very best choice for
the treatment of
acne scars and it is
becoming more
popular, as these
treatments seem to
be efficient at
treating acne with
very little
complications. What
a chemical peel does
is it removes the
top layer of the
affected skin
leaving the bottom
layer of fresh
unaffected skin
exposed. Before
considering using
chemical peels as an
acne treatment you
should seek the
advice of a trained
cosmetic surgeon who
is experienced in
this field. The
surgeon will be able
to determine if you
are a suitable
candidate for
chemical peels for
acne after he has
studied your skin
color, how oily your
skin is and how
severe your acne
condition is. It is
believed that people
who have superficial
acne or acne scars
alone, are the best
suited for this type
of treatment.
Two of the mildest
forms of peels for
acne are
Alphahydroxy acids
and Betahydroxy
acids. Lighter
chemical peels for
acne do not require
much recovery time,
although it is
normal for people to
experience slight
redness and
irritation and may
also experience some
crusting which will
eventually subside
as the body adjusts
to the treatment.
These lighter
treatments are
usually repeated
every six weeks.
Chemical peels for
acne may also
include salicylic
acid, which is very
effective in the
treatment of acne.
Chemical Peels for
acne are not
recommended for
people who have
severe and very
active acne or those
who are pregnant.
Stronger chemical
peels for acne,
which include
trichloroacetic acid
and phenol
treatments,
penetrate deeper
layers of skin and
last longer than the
lighter treatments,
although the
recovery times is
generally longer and
these strong peels
for acne are
sometimes associated
with greater risks
such as side effects
and increased
sensitivity to
sunlight. Due to
certain limitations
in not all types of
acne conditions can
be treated
effectively with
this type of
treatment.
Another type is the
TCA peel, which is
ideal not only for
the removal of acne
scars, but also for
removing shallow
tattoos and age
spots and is also
recommended for
large pores. It
helps remove the
layers of dead skin
that can cause acne
infection to get
blocked and releases
the impurities
allowing the skin to
heal with a much
healthier look. TCA
peel also help
increase the blood
flow and
circulation, which
in turn stimulates
your skin cells
allowing them to
rejuvenate and build
up collagen and
elastic fibers which
strengthen the skin.
