Chemical Peel

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Chemical Peel

What is Chemical Peel?

Chemical peel is one of the least invasive ways to improve the appearance of your skin, using a chemical solution to smooth the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers. Although chemical peels are used mostly on the face, they can also be used to improve the skin on your neck, décolletage, hands, back, legs, underarm, and anywhere. A chemical peel can help improve:
  • Acne or acne scars
  • Age and liver spots
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Freckles
  • Irregular skin pigmentation
  • Rough skin and scaly patches
  • Scars
  • Sun-damaged skin

Starlight Clinic uses the combination of Superficial and Medium Peel: glycolic acid, salicylic acid and TCA peels, result in superficial and medium depth skin exfoliation, and are well tolerated. The ‘lunchtime’ peel removes thin lesions on the skin surface, reducing pigment and surface dryness. After repeated peels, significant improvement is usually evident. What does the procedure involve?

BEFORE

Pre-treatment creams are applied to the face at night for several weeks prior to the peel. By exfoliating the skin and reducing pigmentation themselves, they improve the results seen from chemical peeling. They may also reduce the time needed for healing. The creams usually include one or more of the following:
  • Tretinoin
  • Alpha hydroxy acid
  • Hydroquinone for tanned or dark skinned patients or those with melasma

Broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen should be used during the day.

DURING

First the face is thoroughly washed to remove surface oil. The peeling agent is then applied for several minutes. The peel is then neutralised, and the burning sensation lessens. Individual treatments may include peels with several agents on the same occasion, with the aim of improving results and reducing risks.

AFTER

Chemical peels result in mild facial redness and occasional swelling which usually resolve within 24 hours. Most people can continue their normal activities. Make-up can be applied a few hours after the procedure.

Do’s and Don’t’s

  • Keep treated areas clean and cool
  • Do not pick. Picking delays healing and causes scarring
  • Moisturize – use light preparations after a superficial peel, thicker moisturizers after a deeper peel
  • Protect from the sun
  • If advised to do so, continue to use tretinoin, and or hydroquinone at night

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