An overview of Chemical Peels
Procedure: Restore wrinkled, blemished, unevenly pigmented, or sun-damaged facial skin using a chemical solution to peel away skin’s top layers. Works best on fair, thin skin with superficial wrinkles.
Length: 1 to 2 hours for full face.
Anesthesia: None; sedation may be used
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Full-face phenol peel may require admission for 1 to 2 days.
Side Effects: Temporary throbbing, tingling, swelling, redness; acute sensitivity to sun. Permanent lightening of treated skin; permanent loss of ability to tan.
Risks: Tiny (temporary) whiteheads, infection, scarring, flare-up of skin allergies, fever blisters, cold sores. Abnormal colour changes, heart irregularities (very rare).
Recovery: 7 to 21 days: Formation of new skin
2 to 4 weeks: Normal Activities
3 to 6 months: Fading of redness and total healing
Duration of Results: Variable
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