Every year, millions of chemical peels are performed. Chemical peeling is a skin rejuvenation technique that has been used by physicians for decades. Chemical peels given on a first time basis are required to have a clinical consultation to answer questions and discuss concerns.
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel is a skin rejuvenation technique designed to improve the appearance of the skin. During a chemical peel, a solution is applied to the skin surface, causing the surface cells to separate and peel off, thus allowing new skin to regenerate. The new skin is generally smoother and less wrinkled. Following a chemical peel, the skin color may also be more uniform after several peels. Results vary per individual.
What can a chemical peel accomplish?
Chemical peeling can be used to treat
- fine lines, especially around the eyes and mouth
- wrinkles that result from sun damage
- improve the skin's color, texture and tone
- sunspots, age spots, and the blotchiness that can occur with birth control pills or pregnancy (melasma) can all be improved by chemical peel
- mild scars caused by acnew and improve acne breakouts
- pre-cancerous skin changes that result from excessive sun exposure (actinic keratoses) can also be improved with a chemical peel
A chemcial peel will make dull appearing skin appear more vibrant and revitalize.
How do I decided which kind of chemical peel is best for me?
A peel should be selected based upon the type of skin condition that needs improvement. If the skin changes are confined to the upper layers of the skin, then a superficial peel will be effective. However, if the changes in the skin involve the deeper layers of the skin, then a deeper and more aggressive peel will be required to obtain improvement.
Which skin changes are superficial and which skin changes are deeper?
Changes limited to the superficial layers of the skin include increased skin pigmentation and a roughened skin texture without wrinkles. When the textural changes include wrinkling around the eye and mouth, the changes in the skin have extended deeper into the skin. The most severe changes in the skin inclue generalized deep wrinkling wiht a leathery appearance and feel to the skin. These changes imply still deeper damage to the skin.
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