What Is A Chemical Peel - Rejuvenate Your Skin In Minutes!
If you are facing skin problems such as facial acne, wrinkles, or age spots, then you may want to consider getting a chemical peel. Chemical peel, also known as chemexfoliation or derma-peeling, is a technique used to improve the appearance and texture of the skin.This facial peel works by applying a chemical solution to the skin, which causes the skin to (in effect) blister and eventually peel off. Once the old skin is wiped away, the skin underneath is revealed which is smoother and less wrinkled than the older skin. Generally, the newer skin is extremely sensitive to the sun and may tingle immediately after the treatment.
Chemical peel can be performed on the face, neck or hands and is effective in reducing fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth, wrinkles, acne scars, freckles and other dark patches (which may be caused by pregnancy or birth control).
Who Is Candidate Of A Chemical Peel?
Generally, fair or light skinned people are more likely to have better results. Darker skinned individuals can also benefit from chemical peel treatments, depending on the skin problems which is being treated.
What Is A Chemical Peel Treatment Like?
Chemical peel treatments are performed as an outpatient procedure and are generally not covered under your health insurance. Just prior to the treatment, your dermatologist may advise you to stop or use certain medications so as to prepare your skin for the peel. During the procedure, the skin is cleansed from all excess dirt and oil before the chemical solution is applied on the treated area.
Upon application, most patients will feel slight tingling or burning sensation to their skin which lasts for five to ten minutes. Depending on the type of peel (light, medium or phenol peel) being administered, pain medication may be required during or after the procedure. For deep chemical peel, patients are required to wear bandages on parts or all of their face.
The procedure is usually very short and can take from twenty minutes to an hour depending on the length and strength of the peel. Afterward, you may be given some time to recuperate and you can go home or go back to your daily activities.
After a chemical peel, your skin is extremely sensitive to the sun and it is strongly advised that you wear sunscreen during the recovery period. For the next few days to a week, you will see your skin peeling off naturally which is a normal effect of a chemical peel. You should not pick or scratch you skin and you should use the prescribed ointment to ease the discomfort. In fact, you must follow closely to the dermatologist instructions on post-treatment skincare maintenance to avoid any skin complications arising.
Prior to getting a chemical peel, you must highlight to your dermatologist if you had a history of keloids, herpes or cold sores. If you are on medications such as birth control, it may adversely affect the nature of your chemical peel in the form of facial discoloration and or the development of cold sores or blisters (although this is typically not too common).
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