The chemical peel: everything you need to know
Chemical peeling (from the English verb to peel, peel) is a treatment that serves to accelerate this cell renewal: the application of a chemical agent on the skin stimulates its exfoliation and the speed of regeneration.
Attention: the treatment cannot be carried out during late spring and summer.
But just to avoid running into unnecessary risks, here is a video that explains everything you need to know before undergoing them.
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Indications
It is the perfect treatment for those who want to mitigate skin surface irregularities (such as superficial wrinkles and acne scars), skin spots of various origins, acne in the active phase. It is also indicated in all those who wish to restore brightness and smoothness to the skin. hard test from stress, pollution, aging.
How does it work
It consists of applying a solution containing one or more chemical agents (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid -TCA-) to the skin, using a brush or a cotton bud. The duration of the treatment is variable (usually a few minutes) and depends both on the characteristics of the patient and on the product used. At the end of the procedure a soothing cream is applied and the patient is advised not to expose himself to sunlight. The treatment cycle includes 3-4 sessions at intervals of about 20 days.
Results
The skin immediately appears younger, brighter and smoother. After several sessions, the benefits are numerous: superficial micro-wrinkles are reduced, any spots on the skin are attenuated, sometimes until they disappear completely. Recent studies also suggest that this treatment may also have a role in reducing the incidence of some skin cancers.
Side effects
During application, you may feel a burning sensation, which however quickly disappears. In the following days there may be redness and peeling, more or less evident depending on the individual characteristics and the product used. It is essential to apply a 50+ sunscreen cream for several weeks in order to protect the skin from UV rays and enhance the effects of the treatment.
Announcements
To respond to the growing demand to minimize the duration of redness and exfoliation, the so-called "lunch break peeling" is born. It is a combined, gentle peeling based on exfoliating, anti-oxidant and moisturizing agents. The big advantage is that it can also be performed in the summer months.
by dr. Antonio Ferrara, specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
www.antonioferrara.it
