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How Deep Does a Light AHA Peel Penetrate?
asked 1 year ago by Michael17 in Quebec
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Question viewed 146 times
Tags: penetration
is it at least strong enough to dissolve any residue sitting on the top/outside layer of skin?....like lotion that has dried on your face?
3 answers to How Deep Does a Light AHA Peel Penetrate?
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Light AHA Peel
My answer is to the directed question of the effect upon ONLY the "top" of the skin. YES! But there is minimal deeper penetration. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski
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Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA)
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) are known for their use as a superficial chemical peeling agents in skin therapy. They are used to reduce superficial keratosis (extra keratin produced by skin due to sun damage), mild epidermal dyschromia (color alteration) and comedome (blackhead and whitehead) formation. Repeated applications may create some change in the upper dermis with a subtle smoothing of the mildest wrinkles. However, for more advanced characteristics of aging and sun damage the...
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James M. Ridgway, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Light AHA peels
The low strength glycolic peels really don't penetrate the dermis to any significant degree. That's why their results are so minimal and are just surface refinements, not the development of all new skin.
