Lactic Acid Chemical Peel Treatment

What is a Lactic Acid Chemical Peel Treatment?

One of the alpha-hydroxy peels available at Island Dermatology is a lactic acid chemical peel. It uses a natural milk-based acid to safely exfoliate the dead outer layers of skin cells in a mild, safe chemical peels treatment. This mild solution hydrates the skin and works wonderfully to address fine wrinkles and lines around the mouth and eyes. Lactic acid is also effective as an acne treatment, and to reduce the appearance of certain types of mild scarring.

What is the Process with Lactic Acid Chemical Peels treatment?

The first step taken by the expert staff at Island Dermatology is a thorough cleansing of the treatment area. This could include the patient’s face, hands and/or neck. After a gentle drying, the lactic acid solution is applied to the treatment areas using a brush or cotton pad. A stinging sensation is often experienced as the solution penetrates the skin, but because the acid solution is mild, this chemical peel is usually performed without the need of a local anesthetic. A lactic acid peel procedure usually lasts about an hour. Once treatment is complete and the acid solution removed, staff will apply a soothing, cooling lotion to the treated areas.

What Happens After a Lactic Acid Chemical Peels Treatment?

The expert staff at Island Dermatology advises patients that they will experience redness and mild flaking of the treated areas. With a lactic acid chemical peel treatment, lingering side effects are rare. Most patients can immediately resume their everyday activities. Multiple lactic acid chemical peels treatment are often necessary to achieve the desired results of smooth and radiant skin.