A chemical peel is a type of treatment that is intended to improve the way the skin on the hands, neck or face looks. It is typically applied to the skin to encourage exfoliation. When the skin regenerates afterward, the skin is less wrinkled, younger and fresher looking.
Pros and Cons of Chemical Peels
While chemical peels are a low risk procedure, they do not last as long as plastic surgery or other treatments. They offer impressive results, low risks and easy treatment options. For long term results, consider using a surgical intervention.
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Since they do not involve any invasive procedures or surgeries, they offer low or no recovery time.
Who Is a Candidate?
Individuals who want to fix their crows' feet, damaged skin or wrinkles are ideal candidates. Chemical peels work best with people who have light hair and fair skin. It is not ideal for dark-skinned patients, nursing women or pregnant women. You should avoid this treatment if you have rosacea, psoriasis, Herpes simplex 1 sores, active skin diseases, cuts, infections, sunburns, eczema, broken skin or dermatitis. It is also not recommended for anyone who has taken Accutane in the last six months or prescription skin care products in the last 48 hours.
Is It Painful?
While the chemical peel may sting slightly, the worst side effects will general just be irritation, crusting or redness. Stronger peels that use trichloroacetic acids may cause more stinging than gentle alpha-hydroxy or glycolic mixtures.
Can Anesthesia Be Used With This Procedure?
Anesthesia is not generally used with this procedure. There are risks associated with anesthesia, and the pain from a chemical peel is very minimal.
How Long Does the Procedure
Pros and Cons of Chemical Peels
While chemical peels are a low risk procedure, they do not last as long as plastic surgery or other treatments. They offer impressive results, low risks and easy treatment options. For long term results, consider using a surgical intervention.
Why You Should Get This Treatment at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center
To obtain the best results, you need the best dermatologists possible. At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center, our dermatologists …show more content…
Since they do not involve any invasive procedures or surgeries, they offer low or no recovery time.
Who Is a Candidate?
Individuals who want to fix their crows' feet, damaged skin or wrinkles are ideal candidates. Chemical peels work best with people who have light hair and fair skin. It is not ideal for dark-skinned patients, nursing women or pregnant women. You should avoid this treatment if you have rosacea, psoriasis, Herpes simplex 1 sores, active skin diseases, cuts, infections, sunburns, eczema, broken skin or dermatitis. It is also not recommended for anyone who has taken Accutane in the last six months or prescription skin care products in the last 48 hours.
Is It Painful?
While the chemical peel may sting slightly, the worst side effects will general just be irritation, crusting or redness. Stronger peels that use trichloroacetic acids may cause more stinging than gentle alpha-hydroxy or glycolic mixtures.
Can Anesthesia Be Used With This Procedure?
Anesthesia is not generally used with this procedure. There are risks associated with anesthesia, and the pain from a chemical peel is very minimal.
How Long Does the Procedure