Medical Peel

The skin has two layers : the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the thin layer in contact with the outside world: it is very thin since its thickness is only 0.02 mm on the face. Peeling consists of applying a chemical substance to the skin in order to provoke a limited and controlled destruction of the epidermis and even the superficial layers of the dermis. The purpose of this destruction is to obtain a regeneration of the destroyed layers and to stimulate the production of elastic fibers and collagen in the underlying layers, in order to densify the skin. The skin that regenerate appears more plump and the lifting effect is immediate, depending on the peel chosen.

There are different types of peels which will depend on the patient and the results sought :

• Superficial depth peeling

The superficial peel destroys the most superficial layers of the epidermis. This is the type of peel most often used in dermatology. It is ideal to make the complexion more luminous and bright by unify the grain of skin and blurring the small imperfections. The skin appears smoother and refreshed.

• Medium depth peel

This is a peel that affects deeper layers of the epidermis and is often used as a second-line treatment when superficial peels do not produce the desired results. TCA diluted 30% to 50% is generally used for this type of peel and the procedure is the same as for the light TCA peel.