At Plastic Surgery Lexington KY A Chemical Peel Can Make An Individual Look Years Younger
As people age the skin can be ravaged by exposure to the sun, heat, free radicals and other harmful elements that cause wrinkles. At plastic surgery Lexington KY, a chemical peel can make an individual look years younger. A chemical peel will smooth the texture of the skin by removing the outer layers and encouraging the formation of new skin cells. Chemical peels can be performed with a light, medium, or deep penetration depending on the degree of wrinkling. Many patients choose to combine a peel with a facelift, which is more economical than laser resurfacing.
Chemical peels can also remove precancerous cells, and are sometimes used in acne treatment. A chemical peel does not replace a facelift, but is a great rejuvenating procedure for people who have sun damage, which has caused some premature aging and is threatening to turn into full-blown skin cancer. Chemical peels are relatively inexpensive and involve very little pain or recovery time compared to surgical procedures.