Chemical peels, also known as
derma peeling, chemexfoliation, face skin peel treatment or even skin tone treatment,
use a chemical on the face that makes the skin peel off allowing new skin to
replace it. The regenerated, new skin is softer, smoother and less wrinkled.
The new skin is also more sensitive to the harsh sun rays. It is a cosmetic treatment that is easily
available at private clinics. But since, no cosmetic procedure is without
risks, it should be discussed before going ahead with the treatment.
Face skin peel treatment are
performed on the face, hands or neck. They can be used to reduce fine lines
around the mouth or under the eye. Even skin tone treatment treats wrinkles
caused by ageing, sun damage and other hereditary factors. They also treat
certain forms of acne and improve the appearance of mild scarring. They reduce
age spots, dark patches, freckles caused due to pregnancy or taking
contraceptive pills. This treatment improves the look and the feel of the skin
from dull color and texture. Because of sun damage the skin can contain
pre-cancerous Kerasotes that appear as spots, and improve after the even skin
tone treatment. After the treatment these spots are less likely to occur.
However more severe wrinkles, sags and bulges do not respond well to chemical
peels. They require other kind of procedures like laser resurfacing, face lift,
brow lift, eyelid lift etc. A reputed cosmetic surgeon will be able to help you
determine the best cosmetic procedure for your problem. Generally, light haired
patients or fair skinned patients are ideal candidates for face skin peel
treatment. Darken skin types may also get good results, depending on the type
of problem being treated.
Before the even skin tone
treatment the skin is thoroughly cleaned with an agent that removes excess oil
and the hair and eyes are protected. Then chemical solutions like lactic acid,
salicylic acid, carbolic acid, glycolic acid are applied to small areas on the
skin. These solutions produce controlled wounds that enable new and regenerated
skin to appear. Before the face skin peel treatment your doctor may ask you to
stop taking certain medications and also prepare your skin with topical
preconditioning medications like glycolic acid or tretinoin. After the peel it is advised to use broad
spectrum sunscreen. The doctor might prescribe oral antiviral medicine or oral
antibiotics after the treatment that the patient should take as directed. The
oral antibiotics are prescribed on the basis of the depth of the chemical peel.
During the treatment most patients experience a warm sensation that lasts for all
most five to ten minutes, followed by a stinging sensation. The doctor may
apply cool compresses to elevate this feeling. Depending upon the type of face
skin peel treatment or even skin tone treatment, a reaction like a sun burn
will occur after the procedure. Peeling usually involves redness that is
followed by scaling that ends within four to seven days. You can discuss the
options with your doctor to determine the depth of your peel.