Chemical Peels Obagi Blue Peel
Removing Wrinkles and Repairing Sun Damage
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Chemical skin peels remove damaged outer layers of skin on the face, neck, chest, back and hands to smooth texture, reduce scarring, even out pigmentation and remove acne blemishes and pre-cancerous growths. Special formula chemical peels can even be used on the arms and legs.
Peel formulas and strengths range from mild to strong, and are tailored to each patient. All chemical peels work by causing skin cell exfoliation. The depth of this exfoliation is determined by the peel solutions used and the length of time the solutions are left on the skin
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Types of Peels
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| Superficial Peels for Skin roughness, blotchiness and light sun damage |
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Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy and Jessner peels affect the superficial layer of your skin and are well tolerated - these procedures are the true 'lunchtime' peels. They remove thinner abnormalities on the skin surface, reduce pigmentation and surface dryness, leaving the skin brighter and smoother.
Superficial peels require no 'downtime' but do require a series of small peels over time, usually spread 2-4 weeks apart. These peels, most often collectively referred to as glycolic peels work by "ungluing" the damaged skin cells and allowing them to easily slough off.
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| Phenol Peels are the deepest of the chemical peels available. Because of the risks associated with these peels (which require anesthesia) Phenol Peels are considered surgical procedures and are not performed at Premiere Dermatology. |
Can chemical peels be used off the face?
Many patients choose to treat multiple areas at the same time. By treating your hands, arms, back and chest the same as you do your face, you'll look younger on all the exposed areas. Your face is not the only skin surface that suffers the effects of aging and sun exposure.
Dr. Cobos has consistent success with special peels for the arms and chest, areas which normally are more difficult to improve. For those who prefer alternative rejuvenation procedures, Fraxel and SmoothPeel offer laser-based solutions.
Treatment combinations may include the use of IPL Fotofacial (Intense Pulsed Light) and Vbeam vascular laser small broken vessels or brown patches that chemical peels can't resolve.
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Are chemical peels safe for darker skin types like Asian and Latin skin?
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you have a darker skin type or are of Asian, Latin American or Middle Eastern descent, you can definitely have an increased risk of hyperpigmentation. Making sure you carefully select your treatment provider is most important. Dr. Cobos is a board certified dermatologist and has over 18 years experience in safely treating patients of every ethnic background and skin type, achieving excellent results for thousands of happy patients.
Medical chemical peels must be correctly chosen for your skin type and condition no matter what your ethnic background and should be administered in a physician's office. Exact combinations and formulations will provide safe and long lasting results.
Post Peel Protection - Required!
No matter what chemical peel you choose, it is vital that you follow strict adherence to a post treatment program including cleansers, toners and sun protection to maintain your results and prevent unwanted pigment changes. Sunscreen, sun block, hats and sun protective clothing will guard against re-bound pigmentation and unintended sun damage.
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Related and Alternative Treatments:
Phone :714-870-SKIN
Premiere Dermatology
Providence Medical Center
1950 Sunny Crest Drive, Suite 2300
Fullerton, Ca. 92835
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