What Are Chemical Peels And How Do They Work?

The principle of chemical peels can be compared to the result of overdone tanning on the beach. But still that’s only half way. There are several things that need to be understood before you decide to have one.

Chemical peel uses an acid solution that will be responsible for how the peeling works. This acid solution will be painted on the specified area of your body or in your face. The amount of acid solution to be used will be determined by how deep the peeling effect would go. Your option will be from a 30% peel or 70% strength of peeling with glycolic acid.

There are several types of acid used. The purpose of these acids is to improve the skin on your face, make the skin smoother and more even-textured. Applied acid on the skin works by removing the dead cells or the damaged upper layer of the skin. Aside from the face, chemical peels are also used on the hands and neck.

It is among the popular procedures sought for its many benefits. According to statistics, it is the third most popular non-surgical cosmetic facial procedure. The method used to define the level of procedure depends on the ingredients used and its strength. It can be performed in three different ways that will give three different outcomes that will correspond to the procedure that was used. This particular procedure works great with rough, dry skin and an uneven skin tone. It is also used to improve acne skin condition.

It will give you three options; they are also known as light, moderate and deep. The patient has the liberty to choose which type of feel will be appropriate, the doctor can always guide and advice the patient what will suit her skin best. This procedure is not limited to women alone but to both of the sexes.

Light to moderate uses an acid solution referred to as AHA or alpha hydroxyl acid. This solution sometimes contains lactic, glycolic and fruit acid as well. Multiple applications are recommended with AHA solution.

Trichloroacetic acid otherwise known as TCA is much stronger and provides deeper peel compared to AHA. But for the strongest acid that will give the deepest peel, Phenol acid would be the one. This is the type of acid used for deep chemical peel. It is commonly used to patient with the most severe condition of skin wrinkling around the mouth area.

Phenol used in patients with a medical history of heart diseases poses some risks and the product is not used to patients with darker skin tones. It is best that you consult surgeon about chemical peels and learn all the necessary facts you need to know about the procedure.

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