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What is AHAs (Alpha hydroxy) Facial Treatments
AHA is considered to be chemical peels substances with
the precise formula used may be adjusted for each specific
patient by trained and professional dermatologist.
Substances that are considered as chemical peels are ;
Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), and alphahydroxy acids
(AHAs).
AHA is natural fruit use to rejuvenate the skin by encouraging
the shedding of old, sun-damaged surface skin cells. It
is most frequently used for facial treatments. The lactic
acid comes from milk and It is preferable for darker-skinned
patients.
Who should use AHA treatments?
AHA treatment is recommended for those whose skin is showing
signs of ageing. The applications or peels using Alphahydroxy
acids (AHAs) such as glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids are
the mildest of the peel formulas and produce light peels
that can often provide smoother, brighter-looking skin.
AHA peels may be used to treat the following:
- Fine wrinkling
- Areas of dryness
- Uneven pigmentation
- Aid in control of acne
- Smooth rough, dry skin
- Improve texture of sun-damaged skin
AHA peels may cause stinging, redness, irritation, crusting,
flaking, or scaling, dryness but in rare case. Protecting
skin from the sun is important following AHA peels.
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How does AHAs work?
Time cause skin to age and with the sun exposure causing
slow-down in the rate at which old cells leave the surface
of the skin and are replaced by newer cells.
AHAs loosen the surface on our skin cells allowing the
dead skin to peel off and promote the "new" healthier
youthful skin cells.
AHAs may also affect the deeper layers of the skin. Collagen
and elastin regenerate making fine lines less obvious.
The procedure can also treat wrinkles caused by sun damage
and scarring, as well as skin blemishes common with age
and heredity. Chemical peels can be performed on the face,
neck, chest, hands, arms, and legs.
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