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. Dermaplaning is a technique for treating deep acne scars. Dermabrasion and dermaplaning both utilize surgical instruments to remove affected skin layers and can be performed on small areas of skin or on the entire face. Men and women of all ages can benefit from either technique. However, skin type, coloring and medical history does play a role in determining its potential effectiveness.