*Chemical peel is helpful for wrinkles, light acne scarring and irregular pigmentation such as freckles and age spots.
*Pre-cancerous conditions such as keratoses (thick, rough, reddish growths) also respond well to this procedure.
*There are several types of chemical peels: Light peels remove superficial wrinkles, medium peels and deep peels are for more severe conditions.
*After thoroughly cleansing the skin, a small applicator is used to apply the chemical solution to an area of the face. Excess solution is removed and the procedure is repeated on other areas.
*The amount of improvement varies and depends upon the initial condition of the patient's skin.
*Significant improvement of damaged skin can be achieved, which can produce dramatic results.
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel involves the application of toxic chemical solutions to the skin in a controlled manner, producing controlled tissue death. The desired depth of the wound is dependent upon the the condition to be treated. After the peel, the skin regenerates. The damaged skin likely regenerates through the growth of cells from deeper layers of the epidermis or from undamaged hair follicles.
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Chemical peel facts
A chemical peel damages the skin in a controlled manner, producing a superficial wound.
As the damage is repaired by the natural healing process, the skin's appearance is improved.
The depth at which the damage occurs is determined by the nature of the chemicals applied to the skin.
The type of chemical peel used depends on the nature of the skin problem to be treated.
Skin problems that respond best to chemical peels are due to chronic sun damage from ultraviolet light.
Since most skin peels damage the skin, there is a period of recuperation necessary.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks, which include scarring, infection, and undesirable color changes.
Currently, chemical peels are often used in conjunction with other destructive techniques like laser to diminish the signs of sun damage or acne scarring.
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hat is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel involves the application of toxic chemical solutions to the skin in a controlled manner, producing controlled tissue death. The desired depth of the wound is dependent upon the the condition to be treated. After the peel, the skin regenerates. The damaged skin likely regenerates through the growth of cells from deeper layers of the epidermis or from undamaged hair follicles.
What are the different types of chemical peels?
Chemical peels are broadly defined by the depth of damage in the skin that they produce. They are categorized as superficial, medium, and deep. Superficial peels do not damage skin below the epidermis, the most superficial skin layer. Medium peels may reach to the superficial layer of the dermis, the deeper layer of the skin. Deep peels generally reach the deeper layers of the dermis. The depth of damage depends on the nature and concentration of the chemicals in the peeling solution and the length of time they are permitted to interact with the skin. Popular chemicals in peeling solutions include alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, trichloroacetic acid, and phenol. Continue Reading
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