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4. Could you tell me about facial peels, are they all the same?

No, there is light, medium, and deep peels, there are no medical peels.  Our skin has cycles of renewal like some species in the animal kingdom.  We change our skin, although not suddenly.  In order to rejuvenate our skin, we can utilize a medium or a heavy peel.  Some others use lasers, although this is more drastic.  A light peel utilizes products that can be applied to the skin and causes the superficial skin cells to loosen up, like old mosaic.  The best prescription utilizes products that keep the skin renewing, as it looks subtle.  Medium peels take the effect slightly deeper in the skin and might require 2-3 days of down time.  The heavier peels might take more than that.  Peels can be used to combat weather; sun damaged skin, fine wrinkles, pigmentation, dry skin, and acne.  It also helps to unclog pores, removes dead cells from the surface of the skin, and allows them to sluf off, leaving behind a layer of smooth soft skin.  Usually a series of peels are needed in order to give effective results.  The vast majority of people that undergo peels, have very little or no redness, irritation or flaking.  Medical peels are stronger than over the counter products, and more effective.  A physician does medical peels, and usually no sedation is needed.  Most people are able to return to work after the treatment, and advised to avoid sunlight.