Selective Chemical Skin Peeling For Clearer Skin

Skin peeling was the rave because it not only promised clearer fairer skin, but also followed through with its promise. But many shy away from the procedure because of the drying effects; which could take more than a week to subside for most procedures. Typically, your face will redden and peel out in a matter of days. Depending on how strong the chemical was used, you will end up with a blotched face for at least a week. When your face returns to its normal state, all the blemishes should have lightened and the acne should have subsided. But you might have to go in for more than two sessions before your skin clears out totally.

What most people don’t know is that their whole face doesn’t have to be “burned”. Selective skin peeling is done by most dermatologists and only on the problem areas on your face. A standard peel consists of your whole face being subjected to chemicals; but this is not needed for some patients. For those with slight pigmentation and acne problems; only the areas that need treatment are patted with chemicals.

The chemicals usually used are Phenol, AHAs (alphahydroxy acids) and TCA (trichloroacetic acid). Depending on the person’s need, the formula may be changed. Some dermatologists will use stronger solutions for extreme cases, while others prefer lighter ones especially for sensitive skin.

TCA Procedure:

1. Mainly used for blemishes, pigmentation from sun exposure and surface wrinkles.
2. Recovery period is about 7 days.
3. The effects of a TCA peel are not always that dramatic, and short lived, so patients may have to go in for more than 1 session.

Phenol Peel:

1. Provides a deep skin peel.
2. Used to treat coarse wrinkles, damaged or blotchy skin due to excessive exposure from the sun, as well as pre-cancerous growth.
3. Phenol treatment is not always advised as it will lighten some parts of your face. The bleaching effect may not be desired especially for those women who have darker skin coloring.

AHA Skin Peel:

1. Dermatologists use this chemical for acne, scarring and light skin pigmentation.
2. A very mild peel recommended for those who would like to recover faster, but it may take a few sessions to get desired result.
3. Recovery period doesn’t last for more than a few days.

These chemicals will produce a slight stinging sensation during and after the procedure. The patient’s face will redden and become blotchy. It’s not advisable that you wash your face or put on any kind of medication after the peel. Use sunblock to protect your skin, because you are more at risk from sun exposure since your skin has somewhat thinned out. An umbrella is also a good idea, as well as a hat to cover your face.

Patients have to remember that only certified professionals should be applying these chemicals. Do not endanger yourself by going to run of the mill clinics, because the solutions being used for chemical peels can be dangerous at some point; especially for your sensitive eyes.

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