DERMABRASION:
Potential benefit
Rejuvenates thick, heavy skin (fewer wrinkles and greater elasticity).
Beneficial for acne scarred skin.
CHEMICAL PEELS:
Chemical peel with Phenol and Derivatives
Chemical peel with Trichloroacetic Acid
Chemical peel with Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic Acid)
Good for marked skin damage and wrinkles.
Less aggressive than phenol.
Lower risk than phenol peels.
Solution strengths can be tailored to the patient's needs.
Good for very fine wrinkles.
Lower risk than phenol and tricholoroacetic acid peels.
Various acids and concentrations allow for versatility, low potency and low risk.
CRYOPEEL:
Low risk if performed regularly, cautiously and in small doses.
Much higher risk when used as a deep peeling agent.