Chemical Peel
INTRODUCTION TO
Chemical Peel
A chemical peel is a rapid and incredibly efficient facial treatment intended to enhance the smoothness and appearance of the skin. The skin’s surface layers are removed using a chemical solution that is administered to it. They gradually come off to expose skin a more youthful skin. The new skin that grows typically has a more equal tone, a smoother texture, and fewer lines and wrinkles. It is possible for the treatment to be also had on the neck and hands.
Besides improving skin appearance and reducing fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth, chemical peels can also be chosen for other reasons:
- to treat specific types of acne
- to treat areas affected by sun damage
- to balance uneven skin tone
- to improve the appearance of scars
- to improve dark skin patches (melasma)
Chemical peels don’t work well on sags, bulges, deep scars, deep facial lines, or more severe wrinkles. Other cosmetic surgery procedures, such as a face
lift, brow lift, eye lift, or soft tissue filler, would be preferable if these were your main concerns. Our experienced medical professionals will help you determine the ideal treatment needed.
Consultation
In order to undergo the treatment, you should be in good overall health, and be realistic about what the process can achieve. Patients with light hair and fair skin typically make better candidates for chemical peels. Depending on the kind of issue being addressed, darker skin may also potentially yield positive outcomes. However, following the operation, you may also be more prone to have an uneven skin tone.
During your consultation, our medical professionals will take note of your medical history, perform a medical examination and administer a blood test, while
at the same time informing you on all aspects of the treatment. They will recommend to refrain from smoking for a few weeks before, and from certain
medications that you could be taking. Before the peel, you might also be required to use a retinoid cream, and also possibly a bleaching agent, which will help with healing and reduce the risk of unwanted side effects.
Procedure
There are three different treatments available, and depending on which one is selected, as well as the patient’s condition, they can last anywhere between
thirty minutes to one hour. The skin is thoroughly cleansed with an oil-removing agent, and the eyes and hair are protected with ointment, gauze, and tape. There is no need for sedation, as you can only feel some heat on their skin and some light stinging. A painkiller might be provided instead.ilicone casings (saline). Some are already filled, while others are filled as the implant is placed.
Depending on the needs of your skin, one or more chemical solutions, such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or carbolic acid (phenol), may be applied during the peel treatment, to tiny patches of skin. These treatments create a controlled wound that enables the growth of new, regenerated skin.
The available options are:
- SUPERFICIAL PEEL (Alphahydroxy acids) : The skin’s outermost layer (epidermis) is removed with a gentle peel . It is used to treat dryness, uneven skin tone, fine wrinkles, and acne. A superficial peel can be had every two to five weeks. The result will be a smoother skin with a better texture.
- MEDIUM PEEL (Trichloroacetic acid ): it eliminates skin cells from the upper area of the middle layer of the skin (dermis), and from the epidermis. It is used to address wrinkles, acne scars, uneven skin tone and superficial blemishes. It results in a noticeably smoother and fresher- looking, glowing skin.
- DEEP PEEL (Phenol): it is the most powerful chemical solution and completely penetrates the skin’s middle layer to eliminate damaged skin cells.
Tricholoracetic acid or phenol are frequently used in these peels. It may be used to treat deeper wrinkles, scars, or precancerous growths. You will not need repeated procedures to achieve the desired result. The improvement is dramatic and the results long- lasting. The key to maintaining them is appropriate sun protection.
No matter the type of treatment chosen, you can leave the clinic on the same day.
Recovery
Recovery from a chemical peel varies, depending on the type of treatment employed:
- SUPERFICIAL PEEL: After a light chemical peel, treated areas require one to seven days to heal. Although these effects will become less apparent with each subsequent treatment, new skin will initially be red, dry, and somewhat irritated. To soothe the skin, your doctor may apply a protective ointment like petroleum jelly. Usually, you can wear makeup the following day.
- MEDIUM PEEL: The treated skin will be red, puffy, and slightly itchy. As the swelling subsides, the affected area will begin to form a crust and may darken or develop brown spots. You should not work for the first two days after the treatment. You can expect the overall healing process to take around seven to fourteen days, though redness may persist for longer.
- DEEP PEEL: Deep peels can cause more severe swelling and irritation, and a throbbing or burning sensation. It is also common for the eyelids to swell, reducing vision. The treated area will develop a crust after the initial redness and swelling go away. You will be required to wear protective surgical dressing in order to protect the treated are for the first few days (the exact number of days will be decided by your doctor). Once removed, you will need to apply ointment several times a day, for two weeks, which is also the total recovery time for this time of
chemical peel.
In all cases, you will need to stop smoking for several weeks after the process, and should not exercise or do heavy lifting for the first few days.
According to your case, your doctor will give advice, prescribe medication, creams and ointments, and provide more precise timelines, while answering all of your questions and addressing your concerns regarding recovery.
Risks
Chemical peels may cause some complications, just like any procedure. The risk of side effects generally increases with peel depth. These include:
- Persistant swelling
- Bruising
- Redness
- Allergic reaction to the chemicals used
- Skin discoloration
- Scabbing
- Heart, liver or kidney damage.
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