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Chemical Peel
A chemical peel also called derma peeling or chemexfoliation is a minimally-invasivecosmetic skin treatment that can be done to improve the feel or appearance of the skin of theface, hands, and neck. It involves using chemical solutions which cause injury or trauma tothe outermost skin layers. Eventually, the damaged skin layers peel off and reveal theunderlying smooth, bright, evenly toned, and refreshing skin. This treatment is one of themost popular approaches to enhancing skin appearance.
One can get the benefits of this amazing skin exfoliating treatment in Faridabad with dermatologist Dr. Soumya Singh at The Skin Clinique.
Types of Chemical Peels offered at The Skin Clnique
There are three different kinds of chemical peels that one can get. These are:
- Light peels- These use mild acidic solutions that acts only on the superficial skin andgently exfoliate or remove the outer skin layer (the epidermis). They are used to treatacne, fine lines, mild wrinkles, dryness, uneven skin tone, and acne. One might havethem every 2-5 weeks. Examples include alpha-hydroxy acids like lactic acid andglycolic acid.
- Medium peels- These use medium-strength acidic solutions that penetrate both theoutermost skin layer (the epidermis) and upper middle skin layer (dermis) and removedamaged skin cells from them. They are used to treat acne scars, wrinkles, and unevenskin tone. One might have to repeat the application of these peels to achieve andmaintain the desired results. Examples include beta-hydroxy acids like salicylic acid.
- Deep peels- These use strong acidic solutions that entirely penetrate the middle skinlayer to remove damaged skin cells. They are usually recommended to treat deeperwrinkles or severe scarring. In a single treatment session, one might receive the fulleffect of the peel. Examples include trichloroacetic acid or phenol.
Make a visit now at The Skin Clinique to get back youthful-looking skin with chemical peel treatment in Faridabad.
Indications for Chemical Peels
Chemical peels help improve or reduce skin concerns such as:
- Mild scarring
- Certain acne types
- Dull complexion, rough skin, and scaly patches
- Age spots, sun spots, freckles, liver spots, and uneven skin color/tone
- Actinic keratosis (precancerous scaly spots)
- Large pores
- Irregular skin pigmentation such as Melasma (dark patches) resulting from pregnancy or birth control pills
- Fine lines around the mouth or under the eyes and mild wrinkling of the skin are caused by aging, sun damage, and hereditary factors.
Ideal Candidates for Chemical Peels
Suitable or best candidates for chemical peeling should not:
- Be physically unfit or suffering from any illnesses that could worsen their skin condition after chemical peels
- Have a history of unusual skin scarring, extra coloring in scars, cold sore out breaks, or any skin disease
- A tendency to have extra pigmentation of their scars
- Have tried certain acne treatments recently in the past year
- Have naturally dark skin tone or complexion
- Have extra bulgy or oily skin
- Have deep-set wrinkles or extremely sagging skin
- Be a smoker or alcohol/drug abuser
- Be a pregnant woman or nursing mother
- Take medications that make the skin very sensitive than normal.
Chemical peels work best on skin with thinner layers and fairer skin tones. An ideal candidatefor chemical peeling must have a positive outlook and realistic expectations of the treatment outcome. To know more about this treatment in detail consult dermatologist in Faridabad at The Skin Clinique.