Chemical Peel vs Microdermabrasion
UsesChemical peel, also known as chemexfoliation or derma peeling, uses a chemical solution to smooth the texture of skin by removing the damaged outer layers, so as to peel the dead skin off. It can be used to treat sun exposure, acne and wrinkles.MicrodermabrasionMicrodermabrasion is mainly used to treat light scarring, discoloration, sun damage, or to lessen the appearance of stretch marks using an anesthetic; the procedure rejuvenates the skin without the need of surgery.ProcessIn a chemical peel, chemical solutions of phenol, tricholoraecetic acid and alphahydroxy acids are applied to the skin to remove the outer layers. For light chemical peels, after the face is cleansed, the solution is brushed onto the skin and left for up to 10 minutes. It is then washed off and neutralized. Deep chemical peels involve pre-treatment, where Retin A is prescribed to thin out the skin’s surface layer. You are given a sedative and local anesthetic, and the chemical can stay on the skin from 30 mi...