The various forms of chemical peels are based on the level of strength, classified by light, medium and deep. Several factors will help to decide which type of rejuvenation treatment may work best for you. Some of the factors include: the skin condition you are trying to treat, your medical history, details about your skin such as the color, thickness etc.
Patients often use chemical peels or rejuvenation treatments to help with signs of aging or issues with acne, including trouble spots from previous acne scars. The lighter the peel, the less the after effects a patient may have, but also the less intense the treatment.
Light peels usually use alpha-hydroxy, beta-hydroxy, resorcinol or some combination.
Medium peels use a stronger formula and are often used for deeper issues such as acne scars or deeper wrinkles.
Deep peels are not used as often and can take a longer recovery time but are meant for issues that are deeper.