Chemical Peel

Chemical Peel
A Chemical Peel uses a varying strength chemical solution applied to the skin to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the production of new cells. A chemical peel occurs when a dermatology safe solution is applied to the skin to remove some of the outer layers and reveal a fresh new layer of skin cells underneath, effectively tightening the skin and restoring a more youthful appearance. Chemical peels can effectively improve a wide variety of skin conditions including sun damaged skin, age spots, acne scars, pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. Chemical peels can be performed by a dermatology professional on not only the face but also successfully on the neck, chest and hands that may have been damaged by elements such as sun, wind and neglect. In many cases a chemical peel is performed in conjunction with further cosmetics procedures such as microdermabrasion, with the overall skin texture dramatically smoothed and superficial wrinkles quickly eliminated.

Benefits of Chemical Peels
Superficial or lighter chemical skin peels can be used to improve the texture of the skin and to decrease the incidence of acne and blackheads and is a quick and easy treatment. The skin peel is usually done using a milder glycolic acid, lightly exfoliating the skin and giving a healthy glow. Medium depth peels using TCA – a trichloroacetic acid are a deeper acting chemical peel and benefits include decreased lines and scars on the skin and are ideal for treating damage caused by sun exposure such as pigmentation and sun spots. There is some evidence that TCA peels may also reduce the risk of skin cancer. Deeper chemical peels are performed using Phenol and provide the greatest benefit to treat coarse facial wrinkles, pre cancerous growths and serious sun damage with just one treatment required. A popular area for a deeper Phenol cosmetic peel is around the mouth to eradicate deeper wrinkles. Deep chemical peels do provide the greatest benefits but are also the most aggressive of the chemical skin peeling treatments with a lengthy recovery time. For more details on the type of skin treatments offered at Skinclub, visit Anti wrinkle melbourne.

The Chemical Peel Procedure
Superficial/ Glycolic Chemical Peel
A superficial or glycolic chemical peel is applied to the skin and left on between three and ten minutes before being rinsed off and neutralized. A mild stinging sensation may be felt on the skin with pinkness and blotching which will fade after one to two hours. A faint discoloration may also occur but otherwise there are no after effects and normal daily life can be resumed straight away. A superficial chemical peel treatment should be scheduled weekly for a time period of four to six weeks with a recommendation of monthly peels for skin maintenance. A mild or medium depth chemical peel can be combined with microdermabrasion, invigorating cell renewal to create a healthy, balanced skin surface

Medium-depth/TCA Cosmetic Peel
The skin requires treatment for two weeks prior to the chemical peel, with retin A cream and hydroquinone cream which primes the skin and helps prevent skin darkening after the peel. Following cleansing the chemical peel solution is applied evenly to the skin with the treated area turning a whitish grey over several minutes. To neutralize the acid in the peel, cool saline compresses are then applied. The face may swell during application with stinging or burning affecting the skin for up to an hour following treatment. The healing process will take around a week in which the skin will begin to itch and peel, leaving a bright red new layer of skin which will fade to a fresh pink over the next four to six weeks. The treatment should be repeated monthly dependent upon the results required and dermatologist recommendations with a maintenance program of a cosmetic peel every 6-12 months.

Deep/Phenol Chemical Peel
A deep chemical peel requires some form of anesthesia either oral or intravenous depending upon the extent of the procedure and must be performed in an operating theatre to monitor the heart rhythm The skin is cleansed and a strong peel applied and left on for around 30 minutes before being neutralized. The face swells in the first two days and can be very itchy during the healing process, taking around two weeks before the face is healed with redness persisting for 2-3 months. One treatment can produce dramatic results with a deeper chemical peel but healing time can be lengthy.

Chemical Peel Risks & Recovery
Although uncommon, these complications can occur with the application of chemical peels:
Excessive redness and peeling of the skin with deeper peels– This can be covered with   special make up
Infection – This is very rare and can be treated with antibiotics
Hypopigmentation -  lightening of the skin color
Hyper pigmentation - darkening of the skin color
Cold Sores – These can be stirred up during chemical peels and cold sore cream is recommended before and after a cosmetic peel procedure

A chemical peel may not be suitable for a dark, olive or Asian skin but this can be determined by a doctor with a simple test. Clients with facial melanomas are not suitable for any chemical peel treatment and deeper peels cannot be performed on a client with a cardiac arrhythmic history.

Cost of Chemical Peels
The cost of Chemical peels will vary between dermatologist and state with a price range of approximately $600-$900. Light or mild chemical peels can cost as little as $150 with deeper, more extensive peels as much as $5000 for a complete treatment program at a reputable clinic.

Chemical Peels for all
Chemical peels are specifically formulated, non toxic preparations for safe use on most skins but with varying strength peels for different situations and skin conditions, consultation is essential. A consultation with a trained dermatology professional will determine which chemical peel and treatment program is suitable to produce an accelerated, even peeling of damaged skin layers, exposing renewed, regenerated and smoother skin safely and easily.



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