As a result, health insurance may cover the peel procedure in certain cases. These types of peels can provide smoother, brighter-looking skin and provide an appealing option for those who can't spare the time to recover from a phenol or TCA peel. Used to treat fine wrinkling, areas of dryness, uneven pigmentation or acne, AHA peels are often applied weekly or at longer intervals to achieve the best result. TCA peels are most commonly used for medium-depth peeling. While more effective generally than an AHA peel, TCA peels may have to be repeated to achieve desired results.
Phenol is the strongest of the chemical solutions and produces a deep peel.
It is used to treat patients with coarse facial wrinkles, areas of blotchy or damaged skin caused by sun exposure or pre-cancerous growths. Phenol can lighten treated skin so it is not appropriate for all skin types. Dermabrasion and dermaplaning Dermabrasion and dermaplaning help to refinish the skin's top layers through a method of controlled surgical scraping. Treatments soften the sharp edges of surface irregularities, giving the skin a smoother appearance. Dermabrasion is most often used to improve the look of facial skin scarred by accidents or previous surgery, to smooth out fine facial lines or to remove pre-cancerous growths called keratoses.