What is chemical peel and how it is beneficial?

A chemical peel is one of the best known cosmetic treatments wherein an acid solution is used to remove the damaged outer layer of the skin. This treatment is used to improve skin aesthetics and facial outlook. While performing surgeons use AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), TCA (trichloroacetic acid) or phenol. Normally, this peel is similar to other type of facial peels used to remove dead skin cells and dull look. Likewise, in chemical peel, medically certified unharmed acids are used as peel that enhances and smooths the texture of the skin. This aptly suits for wrinkle and skin pigmentation treatment. They exfoliate outer layers of dead skin thus by revealing a new skin layer with improved color, texture and tone. It is one of the best treatments to be considered for complete facial rejuvenation.

Types of chemical peels

There are three different types of chemical peels which are light chemical peel, medium chemical peel and deep chemical peel. You need to choose the best type that treats you skin. The hospitals and clinic suggests patients to choose the best type to treat their skin problems.

Light peels, also represents as mild peels are preferred to treat fine wrinkles, dehydrated skin, minor pigmentation, imperfections and acne. In light chemical peel treatment, a chemical solution made of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid and other alpha hydroxyl acids are used. This therapy is best suitable for the person who wants all benefits without much recovery time.

In medium chemical peel, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is used that treats deeper wrinkles and severe pigmentation. This therapy is best suitable for a person with darker skin tone and facing severe skin issues. Jessner’s peel is another type of medium peel used to cure hyperpigmentation and sun damage. In this type of peel, combination of salicylic acid, lactic acid and resorcinol is used to cure the imperfections. In this therapy, the recovery time is less when compared with deep peel and more when compared with light peel. This chemical peel can be performed by professionals at home. Hence, you choose the best professionals to get this therapy at your convenient time and place.

Deep chemical peel is one of the strongest therapies performed by the professionals to cure severe skin damage. Deep peel can only be performed by the certified dermatologists or professional facial technicians. Hence, if you opt for deep chemical peel, make sure the surgeon you have chosen is certified and experienced. In this therapy, many concentrated chemical solutions are used to treat skin problems. Fusion peel, a deep chemical variation made out of different acids is used to promote a deep effect. Hence, it is important to analyze the success rate, experience and knowledge of a dermatologist before you consider deep chemical peel. Also, it is advisable to choose reputed hospitals having strong portfolio and success rates. A simple google search will help you to find reputed hospital that performs chemical peeling. Additionally, before you opt for deep chemical peeling, consult your dermatologist and check whether it is necessary to opt deep peeling or not. A simple enquiry may save your recovery time, cost and other factors associated with the treatment.

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