What is a Chemical Peel?
At Fountain of You Med Spa in Melbourne, FL we use Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Chemical Peel. It works by eliminating the top layers of skin so new, undamaged skin can emerge. This type of skin resurfacing is tried and true, and has been a popular chemical peel for many years. One of the unique things about a TCA chemical peel is that the concentration of chemicals can be adjusted to create a shallow, medium, or deep chemical peels. The strength of the TCA solution depends on how deep of a peel suits each client’s aesthetic goals. This is a great way to rejuvenate the skin’s appearance and fight signs of aging, and is used to improve and treat the following:
- Skin texture
- Fine lines
- Sun Damaged skin
- Acne scars
- Pigmentation
- Discoloration
- Clogged pores
- Dark spots
- Freckles
How is a TCA Chemical Peel Performed?
This type of chemical peel can be applied to the face, neck, chest, hands, arms and legs. After prepping the skin, the TCA solution is applied to the desired areas by a trained aesthetician. The solution is left on the skin for several minutes and then is neutralized. The aesthetician then gently cleans the area and applies ointment to help speed along the healing process, and post care instructions are given. The process only takes about 15-30 minutes. After 2-3 days, the skin will temporarily darken and start to peel, which generally lasts between 3-5 days depending on the depth of the peel. After the skin stops peeling the results become apparent; the skin will appear younger, firmer, and more even in pigment and texture. TCA chemical peels are stronger more effective than other types of chemical peels like glycolic and lactic acid chemical peels, and TCA peels usually produce better results.
It is important to have an experienced aesthetician perform your TCA chemical peel since it requires the correct mixture of chemicals and careful application. At Fountain of You in Melbourne, FL, we offer a variety of chemical peels and our experienced and qualified staff will guide you through the process with ease. If you are Melbourne, Palm Bay, Viera or anywhere in Brevard County and want to achieve firmer, smoother skin or get rid of fine lines and dark spots, you could be a good candidate for a TCA chemical peel. Give us a call today or book an appointment online to schedule your complimentary consultation.
Our aesthetician offers a complete line of medical chemical peels that provide a less aggressive skin peel than a laser peel but without the associated downtime. We will do an analysis of your skin to determine the peel that is the best for your skin type and problem.