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| Beautiful Skin from a Chemical Peel |
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People with severe facial blemishes, patchy or uneven pigmentation, lines and wrinkles, and other conditions have many options for improving their facial aesthetics. Among the most reliable and effective methods of improving facial appearance is the chemical peel, (or derma-peel) procedure. While topical creams and medications are useful for masking or temporarily disguising facial blemishes and damage, a chemical peel treatment acts directly upon the source of the blemishes: the outer layer of the patent’s skin. By removing the skin’s damaged outer layers, a chemical peel treatment improves overall look and feel, physically removing damaged and discolored areas and lessening the visibility of wrinkles, age spots, freckles, acne scars, sun damage and other blemishes.
Chemical peel treatment sounds harsh and painful, but in reality the discomfort is minimal and short-lived. The practitioner first cleanses the patient’s face with an agent that strips away the natural oils that build up on the surface of the skin. Next, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, attacking its surface layers and causing them to peel away, revealing the undamaged, smooth skin beneath. Glycolic acid, lactic acid, carbolic acid, salicylic acid, and trichloroacetic acid are all commonly used in this portion of the process. Finally, the acid solution is removed, sunscreen or other protective topical ointments are applied to protect the newly-revealed skin, and the treatment is concluded. Repeated treatments may be required to achieved the desired look and feel.
A chemical peel treatment is a cosmetic procedure, not a medical treatment or form of medical therapy; as such, it is not generally performed in a hospital or clinical setting, nor is anesthesia used. No medical degree or training is required in order for a person to become a chemical peel practitioner, and prudence should be exercised when choosing a chemical peel provider. As part of this prudence, prospective chemical peel patients should seek out and consult with a licensed physician specializing in the care and treatment of the skin. During this consultation, the prospective patient should discuss the outcome they desire as well as any concerns they may have about the treatment, including any allergies or past or present medical conditions they may have that might affect their health during or after chemical peel treatment. A conscientious physician will likely be able to answer any questions the prospective patient may have, and may recommend an outside chemical peel treatment practitioner if the physician’s own medical practice does not have an associated chemical peel treatment facility.
Chemical peel treatment can be an effective, non-medical means of lessening the visible damage caused to one’s facial skin by years of exposure to direct sunlight, acne, aging or other factors. Those with facial blemishes or damage for which cosmetics such as makeup and skin creams are insufficient treatment may find chemical peel treatments to be an ideal method of improving their skins’ appearance. In any case, however, prospective chemical peel patients should always discuss their proposed treatment with a medical professional prior to making a decision.
Cosmetic peel treatment, or chemical peel, is an effective non-medical therapy for those suffering from facial lines, blemishes and wrinkles when obtained upon advice from a licensed medical professional. For up-to-date information on cosmetic procedures, visit The Plastic Surgery Channel . |
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