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What's New in Chemical Peels?

Treatment Spotlight
Patient’s Guide to Chemical Peels™ gives you an inside look at a new procedure making waves in skin care.
   SmoothPeel™ treatments offer predictable results without chemicals
   Provides skin rejuvenating qualities of traditional peels
   556,172 chemical peels were performed in 2005
   SmoothPeel can treat whole face in 20 minutes

SmoothPeelTM - An Innovative, No-Downtime Laser Peel

An evolution on the traditional chemical peel has emerged, and it's taking the 'Chemical' out of the peel. Introducing SmoothPeel, the laser alternative to chemical peels by Candela Corporation of Wayland, MA. By taking the skin rejuvenating qualities of a traditional chemical peel and combining
it with the precision and predictability of a laser, Candela believes the SmoothPeel is the simple
choice for superior peels.
SmoothPeel treatment offers the half a million patients seeking chemical peels a more controlled, chemical free solution for treating their damaged skin. "SmoothPeel ablates tissue like old chemical peels used to," says Mitchell Chasin, MD, medical director of Reflections Center for Skin and Body in New Jersey. "However, the laser peel is more precise and predictable than a chemical peel."

It is difficult to predict what the ablation depth of a chemical peel will be on any particular patient; results are heavily dependent upon the experience and skill of the practitioner. With SmoothPeel, the practitioner knows just how much ablation and exfoliation are being provided with each pass
of the handpiece, allowing for repeatable results at every visit. Additionally, controlled ablation
allows practitioners and patients more freedom to determine the right amount of ablation based
on their needs, while still minimizing undesirable side effects that can happen with topical chemical solutions.

Peels have long been used to help patients have healthier, younger looking skin because they can effectively even skin tone and texture, removing finer lines, and freshen the overall look
of the skin. According to a 2005 survey by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery;
556, 172 chemical peels were performed in the United States, making them the fifth most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure.

Short Treatment, Lasting Results

SmoothPeel can comfortably treat an entire face in 20 minutes,
and patients are relaxed because they aren't worried about getting dangerous chemicals in their eyes, or having the "mixture" left on their skin too long. For maximum results Candela suggests a series
of three treatments performed over the course of six to twelve weeks. Patients decide how much downtime they can tolerate,


and the practitioner can customize treatments to fit their schedule. Unlike chemical peels, SmoothPeel isn't just for faces; rejuvenation can be safely performed on other areas of the body like the neck or chest. "With the SmoothPeel, you can see the difference," says Dr. Jason Myers of the Bay Point Laser Skin Clinic.

More About Candela Corporation

Candela is one of the world's leading developers of advanced technologies for cosmetic laser and light-based treatments. Since 1970, Candela has been developing innovative clinical solutions that enable physicians, surgeons and aesthetic practitioners to better meet the needs of their patients. With offices throughout the
U.S., Europe and Asia Candela is pleased to offer aesthetic laser


solutions to patients and physicians worldwide. To learn more about the Candela products, services and programs that can help you build a successful aesthetic practice, visit www.candelalaser.com
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Last Modified: November 8, 2007

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The information contained in the above article is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having any medical procedure performed.