Chemical peel
Posted in Implants, Uncategorized by: adminChemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It is helpful for those individuals with facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) are used for this purpose.
Phenol is the strongest of the chemical solutions and produces a deep peel. A phenol peel is mainly used to accomplish the following:
- correct blotches caused by sun exposure, birth control pills, or aging
- smooth out coarse wrinkles
- remove precancerous growths
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) can be used in many concentrations and is used to accomplish the following:
- smooth fine surface wrinkles
- remove superficial blemishes
- correct pigment problems
Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids are the mildest of the peel formulas and produce light peels that can often provide smoother, brighter-looking skin. AHA peels may be used to accomplish the following:
- reduce fine wrinkling
- treat areas of dryness
- reduce uneven pigmentation
- aid in control of acne
- smooth rough, dry skin
- improve texture of sun-damaged skin
Millions of chemical peels are performed each year. Dermatologists have used various peeling agents for decades and are experts in performing all types of this chemical surgery. Today, with the public’s increasing interest in rejuvenating skin and slowing the effects of the aging process, chemical peeling has emerged as an exciting anti-aging procedure. Results of chemical peels may also be enhanced by new laser/light-based rejuvenation techniques. A thorough evaluation by your dermatologist is necessary before choosing a chemical peel program.
Who is suitable?
Fine wrinkling can be reduced, though deeper lines will remain, (some of which can be improved by other methods) with chemical peeling. Most brown marks, freckles and pigmentation can be removed or lessened, especially age and liver spots (lentigines).
However, pigment changes can be caused by a peel in people prone to this complication due to their skin type. Those known to develop brown discolouration after injury such as a mild burn should have a test area peeled first before undergoing a full face chemical peel. Scaly patches and rough skin (keratoses) can be removed. Very thick keratoses may needadditional treatment for complete removal.
Skin that is thin and fragile eg sun-damaged skin, bald scalpskin, can be significantly rejuvenated.
Chemical peeling is not a substitute for a facelift. It does not tighten sagging skin, stimulate collagen production or remove broken capillaries.
Chemical peeling is not appropriate for people who will continue to have excessive sun exposure.
Who Is a Good Candidate For a Chemical Peel?
Generally, fair-skinned and light-haired patients are ideal candidates for chemical peels. Darker skin types may also have good results, depending upon the type of problem being treated.
How Are Chemical Peels Performed?
A chemical peel can be performed in a doctor’s office or in a surgery center as an outpatient procedure.
The skin is thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils and the eyes and hair are protected. One or more chemical solutions, such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid or carbolic acid (phenol), are applied to small areas on the skin. These applications produce a controlled wound, enabling new, regenerated skin to appear.