Chemical peels - What you don't know

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By Peter Harris


It's not easy to find and effective treatment for facial blemishes. Most people think their quest has ended with the discovery of microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing, glycolic acid, dermabrasion or even having found different types of chemical peels. But what some people don't know is that each treatment is different. This is why we recommend that you first identify your condition and then investigate to see what skin care solutions are out there for you.

DO CHEMICAL PEELS TREAT ACNE?

The outer layer of the skin is peeled away with a chemical substance. This refreshes the skin. The entire process helps remove sunspots and rough scaly patches while also reducing freckles, fine lines, and irregular pigmentation. Chemical peels are considered one of the safest and most effective cosmetic treatments. You can also use this treatment on hands, but you do risk scarring and uncertain results.

Recently some experts have claimed to have discover chemical peels for acne. This has led people to believe that a chemical peel is just as good as any other acne scar removal treatment, however, what they don't know is that chemical peels can also cause small pimples, infection, and even scars.

CHEMICAL PEELS AREN'T COMPLICATION-FREE

Some chemical peels use strong acids that can scar healthy skin tissue. The most common causes of scarring are produced by infection or having pulled off the skin before it was ready to peel. You can avoid these problems and reduce the rate of scarring by taking proper care of skin.

Chemical peels are known to cause noticeable damage to darker shades of skin so it is recommended that you ask for a spot test before placing your skin at risk. A spot test is a test done to a small patch of skin that is located in an unobtrusive area to see how the skin reacts to the chemicals. If you or your doctor is uncertain how your skin will react then you are recommended to submit yourself to this test. Better safe than sorry.

CHEMICAL PEEL - WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE?

First the skin must be thoroughly cleansed with a cleanser - acetone. Then the acid is brushed onto the face and closely monitored. If you experience a burning sensation or your skin begins to sting you can have a cold pack placed on it to lessen the symptoms. Some patients feel no change when using an ice pack and may opt to have an intravenous anesthetic applied. The treatment is broken down into sections and requires repeated sessions to be complete.

TREATMENT COMPLETED, NOW WHAT?

After treatment the skin will turn red and slightly swollen for the next 24 hours. Once the initial burning has worn off the pain will subdue and your skin will feel taut.

If you use make up you should wait until after the skin has healed before applying any cosmetic product. Sunscreen and moisturizers are mandatory for at least three months. After that period chemical peeling can be repeated, but this is not usually necessary




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