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Chemical Peel
Chemical peel is a technique to improve and smoothen the texture of facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It is especially beneficial to individuals with wrinkles, uneven skin pigmentation and facial blemishes. In this, a chemical exfoliating solution is applied to the skin, which causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually less wrinkled and smoother.
When to go for chemical peel ?
Chemical peeling is undergone:
- To treat fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth.
- Reduce wrinkles caused by sun damage, ageing and genes.
- Mild scarring and certain types of acne
- To treat pigmentation of the skin in the form of sunspots, age spots, freckles, or due to taking birth control pills.
- To improve the texture and colour of the skin.
Most common chemical peels-
Trichloracetic Acid (TCA) - it is the most common chemical used for medium depth peel. It is preferred for darker skin patients.
Used to -
- Correct pigment problems
- Remove superficial blemishes
- Smoothen surface wrinkles
May cause -
- Reduced effect if not used frequently
- Pain
- Redness and swelling for next few days
Alpha Hydroxyacid (AHA) - This is the mildest of all the peel formulas.
Used to -
- improve texture of sun-damaged skin.
- control acne.
- Can be used with bleaching agents to improve pigmentmentation
- Good for rough, dry skin.
May cause -
- Skin redness
- Mild skin irritation
- Dryness
Phenol peels- strongest of all chemical solutions and results in a deep skin peel. Effects of a phenol peel are long lasting, and in some cases are visible even 10 years later. Improvements in the skin are quite dramatic.
Used to -
- Correct blotches caused by sun exposure or ageing.
- Remove precancerous growths
- Smoothen coarse deep wrinkles.
May cause -
- Heart problems
- Reduce the ability to produce melanin
- Increases vulnerability towards sun
What to do if preparing for a chemical peels -
Prior to chemical peels treatments,
- certain drugs needs to be discontinued alongwith preparation of the skin with topical pre-conditioning medications.
- the patient is advised to clean the area with an antiseptic soap that removes excess oils the day before.
You may have to spend a month or more in the pre-treatment phase before the doctor schedules your actual peel.
Post - treatment effects -
- Immediately after a chemical peel, it is common to experience some temporary flaking or scaling, redness and dryness of the sin.
- However, these conditions disappear as the skin gradually adjusts to the chemicals.
- Sometimes swelling also occurs.
To help your face heal properly, it is essential that you follow your doctor's specific post-treatment instructions.
Welcome to your new gorgeous look after treatment. At times, results from a chemical peel may be very subtle at first. You will detect a healthier glow in your skin with passing time. With regular, continued treatments, there will be a general improvement in the texture of your skin. So go and get a totally new skin texture. What are you waiting for!!!