Are You Compatible for a Chemical Peeling?
What Different Varieties of Chemical Peels Are There to Choose From?
There are three primary categories of chemical peels treatment, which are as follows:
Superficial Peel
This procedure, which is also known as a lunchtime peel, involves the application of a gentle acid such as alpha-hydroxy acid to the skin in order to peel off only the topmost layer of the skin. This moderate chemical peel exfoliates the skin in a gentle manner in order to smooth out mild skin roughness and enhance the look of mild skin discoloration. Additionally, it might invigorate the face, neck, chest, or hands.
Medium Peel
This treatment removes damaged skin cells by penetrating deeper into the skin, working its way past the outer layer and into the middle layer of the skin. A more powerful acid, such as glycolic or trichloroacetic acid, is utilized in this process. These have the potential to lessen the appearance of age spots, as well as wrinkles, freckles, and overall skin discoloration. A medium peel can address some precancerous skin growths, such as actinic keratosis, in addition to smoothing rough skin and removing surface debris.
Deep Peel
Deep Peel is a type of face procedure that removes damaged skin cells by penetrating deep into the middle layer of the skin and using either trichloroacetic acid or phenol as the exfoliating agent. The mild lines, age spots, freckles, and scars on your skin may all be erased with a thorough peel treatment. The treated skin will have a significantly more healthy and radiant appearance after the procedure, but it can only be carried out once.
Who is Most Likely to Benefit from Getting a Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels are operations that may be performed on people with all different types of skin colors and textures; however, persons with lighter skin tones will often have the best outcomes from these peels. Those with darker skin tones will also see an improvement in their complexion after undergoing a chemical peel; however, there is a larger possibility that they will have an uneven skin tone or some dark areas once the procedure is over.
In order to determine whether or not you are healthy enough to undergo a chemical peel, our experts will examine your medical history and talk to you about any present or previous health concerns. Notify your primary care physician of any recent medicine that you have taken as well as any cosmetic operations that you have had in the past. Because retinoid creams, like Retin-A, might make it easier for some chemical peels to penetrate the skin, you should make it a point to let your doctor know if you have been using one.
In addition, our experts will do a physical exam in order to check the region of the skin that is going to be treated. In order to assess whether or not a chemical peel treatment is the most appropriate course of action for you, they will consider aspects of your skin, such as its color and its depth.
Who Should Not Undergo This Procedure Because They Do Not Meet the Requirements?
Chemical peels are a sort of cosmetic technique that may be highly effective on a wide variety of skin types; however, not everyone is a good candidate for this treatment. First and foremost, it is important for patients to have reasonable expectations regarding the outcomes of their procedures once they have had them. In particular, patients should be aware that chemical peels will not reduce the size of the pores or get rid of deep scars and that there is a possibility that the skin may become discolored after the process has been completed. It is important to point out that patients who already have darker skin tones are more likely to experience hyperpigmentation (a darkening of the skin) and hypopigmentation (a lightening of the skin) and that these changes in the skin may be permanent.
A chemical peel is not suggested for anyone who has the following conditions:
- A skin disease that is currently active
- Infections
- Sunburn
- Broken skin or cuts
- Cold sore breakouts that are either frequent or severe.
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Rosacea
- Dermatitis
The procedure is also inappropriate for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, for anybody who uses skin care products prescribed by a doctor, or for anyone who has used bleach or products containing acid in the last 48 hours. If you are interested in getting a chemical peel but have one of the symptoms or skin problems described above, you should explore your choices with qualified medical specialists at Aesthetica medical spa.
Are Chemical Peels a Hurtful Procedure?
Even though light and medium chemical peels do not produce a significant amount of discomfort, many patients report feeling a stinging sensation similar to that of sunburn either during or after the operation. When doing deeper peels, a topical anesthetic and sedative are used to numb the area as well as relax the patient before the treatment begins.
After the treatment, your physician will provide you with advice for managing mild discomfort and will most likely recommend an over-the-counter pain drug to relieve pain and inflammation, such as Ibuprofen. Depending on the degree of the peel, chemical peels often cause some level of redness, swelling, and irritation on the skin; however, the use of proper lotions and gels should decrease these effects to a manageable level.