Superficial glycolic acid peels and microdermabrasion are commonly used in facial rejuvenation, and both procedures are popular among patients, physicians, and aestheticians. Appreciation for the benefits of these procedures has grown over the past several years, mainly because of their controllability and patient acceptance.
Glycolic acid peeling is a form of chemical exfoliation, which enhances epidermal renewal and improves the dermal layer of the skin through the stimulation of certain glycosaminoglycans, collagen and elastin formation. The increase in glycosaminoglycans leads to increased water binding and plumping, and increased elasticity and pliability with the extracellular matrix, thus resulting in visual and tactile improvements to photoaged skin. Microdermabrasion is a form of mechanical exfoliation that physically removes the uppermost layers of the epidermis which facilitates skin repair and new cellular generation. Although each has its own mechanism of action, glycolic acid peels and microdermabrasion can be combined to maximize treatment results and patient satisfaction.
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