Skin cells shed at a rate of one million cells per minute. Yet aging reduces the rate of growth of new cells at the basal layer. This slower rate of new cell production means that it may take three months to reproduce new healthy cells to the skin surface, compared to the regeneration rate of only 21 days in younger skin.
Medical peels loosen the bonds that hold the top layers of skin together, helping more effectively shed this dead layer of skin cells and increase the rate of new cell generation. This results in healthier, more youthful skin with new collagen and elastic fibers to reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Peels help with skin rejuvenation for persons with acne, pigment changes, moderate wrinkling or actinic damage. Biggerstaff & Associates carefully blends the appropriate peel solutions to help shed these blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin color. Chemical peels can even help soften acne facial scars. Excessive acne or severe sun damage may require additional applications.
Many of our peels allow for quick recovery with no down time from raw skin. Several are recommended as a series of treatments scheduled 7 to 10 days apart to create the most dramatic difference. Complete healing is usually within 7-10 days after each treatment with optimum results judged 3-4 weeks after that.