CHEMICAL PEEL Services:

TV DOES NOT EQUAL TRUTH:

The Infamous Sex and the City Episode
In this episode, the character of Samantha has a chemical peeling treatment and ends up extremely red and irritated. In the real world, that type of reaction could only be the result of a deep resurfacing treatment, which would require the patient to stay indoors until the surface skin has healed. Today, there are many chemical peeling agents that provide great results in a progressive manner as opposed to aggressive. The words “chemical” and “acid” often scare individuals from receiving these beneficial treatments, but they shouldn’t. The active acids in most chemical peels are found in nature. Glycolic acid comes from sugar cane, lactic acid from milk and salicylic acid from wintergreen, just to name a few.

Pharmacy & Department Store Peeling Systems

No matter what the company claims, you will not get the same results at home as you would in a professional setting. The grades and percentages of ingredients found in over-the-counter products are a small fraction of those in a professional setting. For a cosmetic company to retail something equivalent to a professional product is illegal.

Resurfacing Treatments

Not all chemical peels are obvious the next day. What we call “resurfacing treatments” are mild acid treatments. These treatments provide a great, fresh-faced exfoliation without peeling the next day!

• Glycolic peels are great for collagen regeneration & fine lines and aid in moisture retention.
  
• Lactic peels brighten skin, aid in moisture retention and are safe for sensitive skin types.
  
• Salicylic peels help to regulate oil production and break down excess oil and acne bacteria.
  

Peeling Treatments

Peeling treatments are medium depth acid treatments. These are ideal for those whose skin will allow for a more aggressive treatment, those that are seeking maximum results and individuals that have time to peel for anywhere from a couple of days to a week.

Chemical Peel

BENEFITS:

• Collagen regeneration
  
• Moisture retention
  
• Skin exfoliation
  
• Oil regulation

Are you interested in a chemical peel?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Friedrichs to find out if it is right for you.
DeKalb Clinic - Dermatology
815 758-8671, Ext. 3100
www.dekalbclinic.com