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|  Chemical Peels | LASER Surgery Chemical Peels Chemical peel is used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin of the face by removing its damaged outer layers. It will not correct loose skin. It uses a chemical solution, e.g. Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alphahydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs produce the light peel used for minor cases. TCA is used for medium depth peeling while Phenol is used for deep peeling. Chemical peel can help those individuals with fine to coarse wrinkles, facial blemishes, sun-damaged skin areas, pre-cancerous skin growth, acne and uneven skin pigmentation. Chemical peel can be used alone or in conjunction with a facelift or a forehead lift. Chemical peel is normally a safe procedure when it is performed by a qualified, and experienced plastic surgeon. However, like many other procedures it carries some risk and possible complications. Please check with your surgeon about the risks and complications of Chemical peel. Most chemical peels are performed safely in an outpatient facility e.g.in a plastic surgeon's office, or outpatient surgical center. No anesthesia is required for phenol or TCA peels. Sedatives may be given before and during the procedure to keep you relaxed and comfortable.No anesthesia is needed for AHA peels. Chemical peel using AHAs or TCA usually takes 10 to 15 minutes to apply. After care treatment and repeat of the peel may be needed, Check with your surgeon. Phenol peel generally takes one or two hours to perform for the whole face. Smaller areas of the face will need less time. A single treatment usually suffices. Most of the time, with lighter peels, it takes about two weeks before you may return to work and resume some of your normal activities. You may be able then to use make up. With deeper peels you will need longer period. Check with your surgeon. |
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