Glycolic peel is one of the various acid peels that are now available and it in fact it takes its name from the type of acid that is used. Glycolic acid. This one of the new milder acid peels that carry less risk and have a faster recovery time.
It’s really no secret how drastic the results from a chemical peel can be. More radiant supple skin that has far fewer, shorter and shallower wrinkles. There are however, a few things that a chemical skin resurfacing treatment will not do.
A Glycolic Peel Will Not Remove Scar Tissue
Contrary to a lot of what you may have read online, an acid peel will not remove scar tissue or lessen stretch marks. You see scar tissue is basically permanent. Now there are treatments that can gradually disguise scar tissue but an acid peel is not one of them.
An acid peel will not hasten new cell division. Now it will if the peel causes damage to living tissues but other than that, your skin cells reproduce at pretty much a set pace. Besides, it’s not about creating new skin cells. It’s about making the cells you have now look and perform their better.
What people who are considering a chemical peel need to know, is that so much of the final outcome of their impending treatment is in their hands. You see there are things that you can do and not do, that can help with the healing process and produce optimal results.
Things You Can Do to Promote Better Results
To start with, quitting smoking or using any tobacco products for that matter, is highly recommended for any dermatological or plastic surgery treatment. The nicotine in tobacco constricts the skins micro-vascular system and slows down healing.
Do some research and pick up the best topical, post operative skin treatment products that you can find and use them during the healing process. Stay out of the sun and use a good sunblock if you do venture into the sun. Also make sure you eat a well balanced and healthy diet.