Glycolic therapy is a type of chemical peel that makes use of glycolic acid to remove the upper layer of the skin that contains dead and damaged cells. It, thus, exposes a new layer of the skin that is even-colored, wrinkle-free, smooth, bright and tight.

This chemical peel using glycolic acid also helps clear fine lines and acne breakouts. However, it does not help much with deeper fine lines that persist through several layers of the skin.

In addition, glycolic therapy helps even out the skin tone and lightens the hyperpigmented areas of the skin. This procedure can be safely conducted to treat the areas of the skin on the arms, legs, hands, chest, face, and neck.

People who suffer from the following conditions of the skin can opt for this procedure:

• Brown spots
• Scaly patches
• Freckles
• Irregular pigmentation
• Liver spots
• Rough skin
• Fine lines
• Wrinkles
• Acne
• Sun-damage skin
• Baldness

You should note that this procedure is not suitable for people with sagging skin who look forward to skin tightening. The glycolic peel should not be confused with a facelift and it does not promote collagen production and elimination of broken blood capillaries.

The glycolic acid is applied to the skin of the patient, who experiences a burning sensation during and after the procedure. The sensation is similar to what you experience during a sunburn.

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Patients can witness a change in the appearance and texture of their skin as soon as the first glycolic therapy session is over. The mild glycolic peel takes about 10 minutes and the patient feels that his or her skin has rejuvenated big time as soon as the session is over.

Typically, esthetician conducts an assessment of the skin after the first treatment. Depending upon the progress, four to six glycolic therapy sessions may be conducted for the best results. Each session is usually conducted at an interval of at least one week.

Glycolic therapy is a popular procedure conducted by Doctor Harmandeep Sidhu at Athena Skin & Laser Clinic in Chandigarh. It is a safe procedure that not only helps even out the skin color damages due to exposure to sun, but also decreases hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, acne, fine lines scars, and spots.