| The History |
| Since the days of ancient Egypt, people have been using chemoexfoliation methods, also known as chemical peeling, to rejuvenate skin. The original chemoexfoliant was lactic acid, an active ingredient of sour milk that was used topically by the nobles as part of an ancient skin rejuvenation regimen. In the Middle Ages, old wine with tartaric acid as its active ingredient was used for the same purpose. Today, these historical chemoexfoliants are known to contain alpha hydroxy acids, which are the active ingredients responsible for the skin exfoliation. |
| Early 20th century peeling was performed by lay peelers. Wealthy people and celebrities were known to seek out lay peelers for the only available improvement in wrinkles and aging. Plastic Surgeons, hearing and seeing the results from the lay peelers sought out the lay peelers for their formulas. A secretive group, the lay peelers carefully guarded their formulas and often did not share the information even with each other. |
| Eventually a plastic surgeon from Florida was able to gain some information about the peel and in the 1960s, plastic surgeon's Baker and Gordon developed this deep peeling agent, which was able to smooth deeper furrows, especially around the mouth. |
| What it does |
| The chemical peel produces a controlled partial thickness injury to the skin. Following the insult to the skin, a wound healing process ensues that can regenerate skin.The result is an improved clinical appearance of the skin, with fewer wrinkles and improved pigmentation. |
| Chemical peeling today |
| Modern day chemical peeling was also promoted by dermatologists who first described the properties of salicylic acid, resorcinol, phenol, and trichloroacetic acid (TCA). From the 1980s to the present, a large amount of research had been done on the subject of peeling, with the development of many different types of peels, each for a specific range of problems. |
| Chemical peels for skin resurfacing |
| For deep wrinkles, our preferred technique is the Hetter Peel. A revamping of the older Baker-Gordon phenol peel, this newer formula provides exceptional results without the problems associated with the older peels. For detailed information, please visit Hetterpeel.com |
| In our office..... |
| We offer many different types of chemical peeling for different skin types and problems. |
| We have many years of experience with chemical peeling from the most mild glycolic acid, to Jessner's, TCA and the Hetter peel. Your detailed consult will include an in depth examination of your skin and a diagnosis for improvement. |
