A micro peel helps to remove a light layer of skin to reveal smoother, younger looking skin. This process may help to reduce lines and wrinkles that appear on the face as we age. Usually no anesthesia is required for this procedure. However, most doctors are willing to provide slight sedation when needed. The micro peel usually takes about an hour to complete.
Dermaplaning
"A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon" notes that Dermaplaning is not painful. It consists of scraping the skin or applying an enzymatic solution to the skin that the micro peel is going to be performed on. This procedure helps to remove dead skin cells from the skin so that the acidic solution that is applied in the next step can perform better.
Application of Acidic Solution
During this step of the micro peel process, a solution consisting of glycolic alphahydroxy acid or lactic acid is applied to the skin. Your physician will determine which acid should be used based on the sensitivity of your skin. This solution is left on the skin for from a few seconds to a few minutes, determined by your physician. The acidic solution helps to clean the skin even more and also cleans out clogged pores and dirt from the skin.
Cryogenic Therapy
Cryogenic therapy is the third and final step of the micro peel procedure. According to Richmond Surgical Arts, Inc. this is done by applying carbon dioxide to the skin in a circular motion. The carbon dioxide releases a cool mist that helps to treat any inflammation that might have been caused by the application of the acidic solution or Dermaplaning. The carbon dioxide solution is also very soothing to the skin and helps to relieve any discomfort.
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