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Chemical peels, also known as chemical resurfacing, are chemical treatments to produce an improved appearance of the face. Chemical peels are used for the treatment of photoaging (from sun damage), wrinkles, scarring, acne, precancerous lesions, and discoloration (or dyschromia). Chemical peels produce controlled injury to the skin that promotes the growth of new skin with an improved appearance. Many different chemicals are used including glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), salicylic acid, “Jessners” solution, and phenol.

I would like to go for Lasik but using a new technique called Intralase. Is intralase better than lasik. Intralase makes thinner cuts into the cornea. I imagine thinner the better, but can someone help explain why this is better than lasik?