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Cosmetic
Dermatology Procedures -
Chemical Peels
Superficial Chemical Peels
Chemical
peels are an important adjunct
to skin care. Chemical peels
maximize and expedite the
results that can be achieved
through skin care. Chemical
peels will smooth and soften
your skin, brighten your
complexion, minimize pore size,
and reduce discoloration. Some
patients have also noted an
improvement in fine wrinkles.
Glycolic acid and TCA peels are
very popular because they work
actively to reduce the problems
of acne prone skin, acne scars,
dry and oily skin, photo
damaged skin, age spots,
pigment irregularities, and
fine wrinkles.
Medium Depth Chemical Peels
Medium depth chemical peels
create an injury that extends
through the epidermis and
affecting the superficial
portion of the dermis. This
category of peels includes
higher concentration of TCA
peels (35% - 50%,) solution and
carefully applied 88% phenol.
In proper hands, these peels
are very effective for the
conditions that affect the
epidermis as well as
superficial portion of the
dermis. Substantial improvement
can be achieved in acne,
actinic keratosis, scars, mild
to moderate facial wrinkling
and, in selected cases, in
melasma.
The therapeutic effects of
medium depth chemical peels go
far beyond what can be achieved
with superficial peels and as
such are selected for patients
who desire substantial results.
Unlike following superficial
chemical peels, there is
partial or complete removal of
the epidermis following medium
depth peels.
This leads to the initiation of
skin healing mechanisms that
are partly responsible for
achieving final therapeutic and
aesthetic results. Such
impressive results do not come
without increased risks. Skin
irritation, infection,
scarring, worsening of the
treated problem (mostly seen
with melasma) as well as
pigmentary abnormalities are
the most common problems that
are seen following mid depth
chemical peels.
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