About our Chemical Resurfacing Services

You may be familiar with these services by many other names: peels, glycolic, AHA, Jessner's and so many others. They all fall into the same category of service: chemical resurfacing. Chemical resurfacing services use mild organic acids in a process called chemical exfoliation and is one of many effective, low-risk defenses against aging skin.

A Closer Look at Organic Acids

Organic acids come from sugar, sour milk and tree resins. These acids are highly active and carefully controlled based on measurements of percentage of acid in solution and pH. Each acid plays a unique role in treating various skin conditions that benefit from chemical exfoliation.

Why Exfoliate the Skin?

Chemical exfoliation helps to normalize skin shedding. A complete cycle of skin shedding that once took only 28 days in our youth can take up to 75 days or more with maturity. Chemical exfoliation dissolves the "glue" that holds lifeless cells together and allows new, healthy, nourished cells to appear and move to the surface more quickly. Exfoliated skin appears to improve in moisture content, feel and texture. Discolorations and acne are reduced as well. Collagen and elastin, the building blocks of youthful skin, can be stimulated so that skin improves in appearance.

Is It Safe?

Making chemical exfoliation safe is the job of your facial specialist and it's something I take very seriously. The exfoliates used are mild and carefully controlled for percentage of acid in solution and pH. On your first visit, I take a health history and do a thorough skin analysis. This is followed by a basic facial. After reviewing your health history and observing your reaction to the basic facial I can provide you with a professional opinion about the advisability of moving forward with a program of chemical exfoliation.

What Can I Expect?

Once it is determined that chemical exfoliation is right for you, I start you on a two-week home care routine with products that will prepare you for your first low-percentage chemical exfoliation. During this phase, compliance and preparation are the keys to good results.

After the actual exfoliation treatment, possibly including extractions, you can expect stimulation of your skin cells. Stimulation can be different for every individual. Experiences range from mild flaking to excessive peeling. You may also experience dryness, tightness, tenderness and skin sensitivity. You may have discoloration ranging from pink to red and even to brown. During this phase, patience and product support are the keys to good results.

How many sessions until I see results?

Results are individual. So are the number of visits required to see results. What is best is what will be recommended. Consistency is important to reach your goals. At this point, customization of the program and your commitment are the keys to good results.

So, what do I plan for?

Here are the "musts" for a successful chemical exfoliation program:

Avoid sun for 72 hours after an exfoliation treatment and wear a sunscreen with an SPF of 20 or more.
Drink 4 ounces of water for every 10 pounds of body weight daily.
Comply with advice from your skin care specialist and consistently use the home care products she recommends.
Keep your appointments with your skin care specialist.
Commit to a skin maintenance program that is customized to you in order to maintain the benefits you receive from your chemical exfoliation program.

Make chemical skin exfoliation a part of your age management plan along with the recommended lifestyle habits to improve your approach to advancing years.

954 648-1344

Conveniently located to both Broward and Palm Beach Counties

Located at the office of Thomas R. Lane, DMD

1831 NE 45 Street, Suite B, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308