Dr. Loudon offers a series of in-office glycolic acid washes in combination with a physician-formulated at home skin care regimen.  Glycolic acid, the acid of sugarcane, is one of several Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's).  It works by removing the outer, dead layer of skin called the Stratum Corneum.  The younger, healthier cells beneath are then exposed and a more youthful appearance restored.

Topical oxygen treatments stimulate skin cells to reproduce more of their energy source (a molecule called ATP).  With continued use cells achieve an energy level similar to that of young cells.

Our physician-strength, pure glycolic therapy products will:                      

Many patients want to know if this treatment is the same as a chemical peel.  This differs from a chemical peel because traditional chemical peels are performed with much stronger chemicals called trichloracetic acid (TCA) or phenol.  They remove much more of the skin surface and result in crust formation, with definate peeling of the skin.  Glycolic acid, when applied in the physician's office is a "wash" procedure where the outer dead layers come off and there is less overt peeling.

The glycolic wash procedure is combined with our Oxygen Hydrating Gel Mask treatment and usually takes about twenty minutes.

The restoration of a more youthful skin tone occurs gradually throughout the treatment period, which consists of a series of washes (usually 6) at one to two week intervals and then a maintenance wash every 4 to 8 weeks.  After the procedure, make-up can be applied, allowing you to return to work or other activities.