What can a chemical peel do?
In this video Dr. Amrutha who is currently taken up her fellowship in Aesthetics explains why chemical peels are effective and are now a popular choice for people who want to achieve a radiant glow.
Chemical peeling treats fine lines, especially under the eyes and around the mouth. Wrinkles caused by sun damage, ageing, and hereditary factors can be reduced or even eliminated with this procedure. However, sags, bulges, and more severe wrinkles do not respond to peeling and may require other cosmetic surgical procedures.
A dermatologist can help determine the most appropriate type of treatment for each individual case. Mild scarring and certain types of acne may also be treated with chemical peels. In addition, pigmentation of the skin in the form of sun spots, age spots, liver spots, freckles, blotchiness due to taking birth control pills, and skin that is dull in texture and colour may be improved with chemical peeling.
Areas of sun-damaged skin and scaling patches may improve after chemical peeling as well. Sunscreens and sunblock lotions must be used in conjunction with chemical peels in order to decrease the chance of the reappearance of lesions.
How are chemical peels performed?
The procedure may be performed on the face, neck, chest, hands, arms, and legs. Superficial, medium, or deep chemical peels may be used to improve damaged skin. As a rule, the deeper the peel, the longer the recovery time. Your dermatologist will recommend the best peel for your skin problems. Prior to treatment, instructions may include stopping certain medications and preparing the skin with pre-conditioning creams.
A chemical peel is usually performed in a dermatologist’s office. 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 used. Your dermatologist will suggest the proper peeling agent based on the type of skin damage present and desired results.
During a chemical peel, the physician applies the solution to various areas of the skin. These applications produce separation and eventually peel off layers of skin, enabling rejuvenized skin to appear. During the procedure, most patients experience a warm-to-hot sensation that may last about five to ten minutes, followed by a stinging sensation. A deeper peel may be more painful and require medication during or after the procedure.
What are the limitations of chemical peels?
Chemical peels cannot remove loose or sagging skin since they cannot eliminate the gravitational forces which produce the loose skin. A facelift, brow lift, laser/light-based skin rejuvenation, or other procedures may be required.
Chemical peeling does not remove deep scars. Dermabrasion, laser resurfacing or non-ablative laser therapy, punch grafting, punch elevation, scar excision, or soft tissue fillers may be much more effective for scars and should be discussed with your dermatologist. While chemical peels cannot change pore size or remove broken blood vessels on the face, the procedure may improve the appearance of these conditions.
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The videos are of generic nature and are meant only to provide general information for educational purposes only. They do not serve as a guide for treatment in any individual case. Patients are advised to consult a practicing doctor for specific treatment advice.
