Types of Chemical Peels

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Very superficial peel

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Within the scope of practice of suitably qualified practitioners. Removes only cells of stratum corneum. Intensity dependent on peel type used. Example: Fruit Enzyme Peel.

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Superficial peel

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Within the scope of practice of suitably qualified aesthetic practitioners. Penetrates to any depth within the epidermis down to the basal layer. Examples: Glycolic Acid Peel, Lactic Acid Peel, Salicylic Acid Peel, Mandelic Acid Peel, Fruit Enzyme Peel.

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Medium peel

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Performed by advanced aesthetic and medical practitioners. Examples: Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peel (Medium Concentration), Jessner’s Peel (Full Strength or High Concentration), Phenol Peel (Medium to Deep, depending on concentration and application), Combination Peels (e.g. TCA with Jessner’s Solution).

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Deep peel

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Performed by medical practitioners only, peels down to reticular dermis level for cases of extreme sun damage and wrinkling. Examples: Phenol Peel, Deep Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peel, Combination Peels (e.g. Phenol with TCA).