CHEMICAL PEELS - PROCEDURE

Your skin is thoroughly washed with a mild cleanser, a prepping solution is then applied to the skin. The peel is applied evenly to the skin by your nurse. Whilst the peel dries the skin is kept comfortable with a fan, a 2nd layer may be applied at this stage. Then, a layer of wet gauze is placed over the skin and the peel is activated by the application of cold water. The Gauze is removed and the appropriate serum/recovery cream is applied to you skin.

Our chemical peels are pain free and non-irritating. They are unique because they work deep within the skin to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin and encourage cell renewal.

a) Alphahydroxy Acids (AHA) peel

Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids are the mildest of the peel formulas and produce light peels. These types of peels can provide smoother, brighter-looking skin for people who can't spare the time to recover from a phenol or TCA peel. AHA peels may be used to treat fine wrinkling, areas of dryness, uneven pigmentation and acne. Various concentrations of an AHA may be applied weekly or at longer intervals to obtain the best result

The process of applying an AHA solution should take no more than 10 minutes. 5 periodic treatments on a weekly basis may be needed to achieve the optimal result. Peels are superficial and leave the skin immediately feeling refreshed and glowing. These periodic peels are best done 3-4 times annually to maintain youthful appearance and promote new collagen growth.

b) Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peels

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) can be used in many concentrations, but it is most commonly used for medium-depth peeling. Fine surface wrinkles, superficial blemishes and pigment problems are commonly treated with TCA. The results of TCA peel are usually less dramatic than and not as long-lasting as those of a phenol peel. In fact, more than one TCA peel may be needed to achieve the desired result. The recovery from a TCA peel is usually shorter than with a phenol peel.

A full-face TCA peel should take no more than 15 minutes. The solution may sting when it is first applied, but the feeling will pass quickly. Two or more TCA peels may be needed to obtain the desired result. The treatments may be spaced out over several months.

After TCA peel, your doctor may prescribe a mild pain medication to relieve any tingling or throbbing you may feel. If tape was used to cover your face, it will be removed after a day or two. A crust or scab may form on the treated area and there may be significant swelling. The swelling will subside within the first week. After about 10 days, the new skin should be apparent and healing should have progressed enough to allow a return to normal activities.

c) Phenols Peels

Phenol peels. After a phenol peel, the physician may coat the treated area with petroleum jelly or waterproof adhesive tape. A full-face phenol peel takes one or two hours. If the peel is concentrated to a region such as the upper lip, it may take only 10 or 15 minutes. A single treatment usually achieves the desired result.

Chemical peels are usually done as an outpatient procedure. Pain medication may be needed before or during a deep peel.

After The Treatment

The patient must avoid the sun during the heeling process after a chemical peel otherwise overexposure to the sun can hastens the aging process and reverse the effects of the peel. Patient must made a commitment to use of sun block always. A peel affects the skin like sunburn. The skin will probably become red and dry, then begin to flake and peel. The flaking should end within few days. Most people can return immediately to their normal activities.

How Effective Are Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels force the growth of new tissue in which fibers are more plentiful and better organized. Although it may take several months for skin to recover from a deep chemical peel, the end result is skin of better tone and more youthful appearance.