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Chemical
peels are
facial
skin
rejuvenation
procedures
that treat
superficial
to
moderate
photoaging
skin
damage.
Mild
chemical
peels can
be applied
to people
in their
20s, to
prevent
effects of
aging
skin from
becoming
apparent
too early
in life.
In a
chemical
peeling
treatment,
a chemical
solution
is applied
to facial
skin,
causing
the skin
to blister
and peel
off over a
period of
days. As
the
treated
skin
blisters
and peels,
new skin
forms to
take its
place. The
new skin
is usually
smoother
and less
wrinkled
than the
old skin.
A mild
chemical
peel is
usually
all that
is
necessary
to treat
fine lines
and
wrinkles
around the
eyes and
mouth.
Patients
with
minimal
skin
damage
often
respond
best to a
series of
light
peels in
combination
with a
skin care
program
including
retinoids
and a
sunscreen
protection
program. A
medium-depth
peel is
often more
effective
for
patients
with
moderate
skin
damage,
including
age spots,
freckles
and
actinic
keratoses.
A
medium-depth
peel may
be
combined
with
another
treatment
such as
laser
resurfacing
to achieve
maximum
effectiveness.
Depending
on the
objectives
of the
treatment
as
determined
jointly by
the
patient
and
dermatologist,
the
condition
and type
of the
patients
skin, and
the degree
of skin
damage,
the
dermatologist
by
performing
dermatologic
surgery
individualizes
the
strength
of the
chemical
solution
and the
depth of
the peel.
Peeling
solution
may
include
one or
more
chemicals
such as
alpha-hydroxy
acids,
trichloroacetic
acid, or
carbolic
acid. The
procedure
can be
performed
in the
dermatologists
office, or
in an
outpatient
surgery
center. In
addition
to
skin
rejuvenation,
chemical
peeling is
effective
in
reduction
of some
acne
scars.
Peeling
does not
remove
deep
scars.
The
immediate
after-effect
of a
chemical
peel is
similar to
a sunburn.
After a
mild or
superficial
peel,
redness
and
scaling of
the skin
last 3 to
5 days.
Medium-depth
or deep
peeling
can result
in
redness,
swelling,
blistering
and
peeling
for 7 to
14 days.
Medications
are
prescribed
to
alleviate
discomfort.
Overexposure
to sun
must be
avoided
for a
period of
time to
prevent
sun damage
while the
new skin
is
susceptible
to injury.
Chemical
peeling is
effective
only for
surface
skin
damage.
Effects of
aging in
deeper
tissues,
such as
sagging
jowls and
drooping
eyelids,
must be
addressed
by other
procedures
that can
be
recommended
by your
dermatologic
surgeon.
If you
need more
information
or would
like to
schedule
and
appointment
for a
consultation,
please
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to contact
us or
call one
of our
offices
at:
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