CHEMICAL PEELS

At Crescent Dental Practice, under the care of Dr. Adriana Susanu Matache, we offer professional chemical facial peels designed to enhance the texture and appearance of your skin. This treatment involves the application of a carefully selected acid solution to your skin, which accelerates the shedding of dead skin cells, helping to reveal smoother, more youthful skin beneath.

Depending on your skin type and goals, we use a variety of acids, including:

  • Glycolic Acid: An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates, improving fine lines, uneven texture, and overall skin tone.
  • Salicylic Acid: A beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that deeply penetrates pores, making it ideal for treating oily or acne-prone skin.
  • Lactic Acid: A milder AHA suitable for sensitive skin, helping to improve skin texture and radiance without irritation.

Chemical peels are categorized based on their intensity and the expected recovery time:

  1. Light (Superficial) Peels: These peels exfoliate only the surface layer of the skin, offering minimal downtime. There may be slight redness or flaking for a few days, but the process is quick and gentle.
  2. Medium Peels: A stronger acid formulation penetrates deeper into the skin for more noticeable results. You may experience redness and flaking, with a recovery period of about 5–7 days.
  3. Deep Peels: For more significant skin concerns, deep peels use powerful acids like trichloroacetic acid (TCA). Expect more substantial redness, peeling, and up to two weeks of downtime as the skin heals. However, this intensive treatment yields more dramatic results in reducing wrinkles, scarring, and overall skin texture.

While the recovery time varies, the outcome of a chemical peel is often transformative, leaving you with healthier, smoother, and more radiant skin. It is important to note that deep peels require extra care and attention, as they carry a higher risk of complications, including scarring or pigmentation changes.

If you are considering a chemical peel or would like more information on how to care for your skin post-treatment, Dr. Adriana Susanu Matache and the team at Crescent Dental Practice are here to guide you through the process.