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Monday, January 5, 2015

Information About Facial Peels Vancouver Clients Should Know

By Lucia Weeks


When someone undergoes a chemical peel, an acidic solution will be applied to the face to produce that causes the exfoliation of the skin's top layer of cells. This stimulates new cell growth, resulting in skin that is firmer, tighter, and more evenly toned. If contemplating facial peels Vancouver BC customers should first find out what's involved in this procedure so they know what to expect.

A peel can be done at one of three levels, deep, medium, or superficial. The deeper the peel, the more pronounced the results will be. Superficial peels only treat the upper layer of cells, usually with alpha or beta-hydroxy acid complexes, to produce brighter, softer skin. Medium level treatments can eliminate many creases and pigmented marks using trichloroacetic or glycolic acid, and deep peels which use phenol or trichloroacetic acid, offer maximum results, effectively erasing most lines, areas of hyperpigmentation, and some scars.

Patients will first need to attend a consultation with a dermatologist if they are considering having a peel. They can discuss their concerns and expectations with the doctor, who will examine them and decide if this treatment is suitable or not. If the patient is a good candidate, the doctor will recommend which level of treatment is most appropriate.

Generally, fair-skinned patients can expect a better outcome from a peel than those with darker complexions, even though they too can benefit from the procedure, it sometimes happens that the new skin grows in paler. Any patient who wishes to undergo this treatment, must not be using Accutane, Renova, or Retin-A, and they must not suffer from active psoriasis, dermatitis, rosacea, eczema, or herpes simplex I or be pregnant or breast-feeding.

Some products for sale on the market claim to be capable of offering results similar to those of a professional peel, however they can only be expected to produce a subtle improvement. Relatively safe to use, they are acceptable alternatives for those who just want to slightly freshen up their face, but they do not provide the same level of improvement as a professional procedure.

When a patient is undergoing a superficial peel, usually a cooling fan and some cold compresses are all that's needed to manage the stinging sensation. When a deeper peel is being done, the patient is normally given a local anesthetic and sometimes intravenous sedation. Then a defatting agent such as alcohol or acetone is applied to the face, followed by the peeling and neutralizing solutions. Bandages will then be used to dress the area.

Usually the only discomfort involved is some stinging, but this depends on how deep the level of treatment is. Redness, swelling, and irritation are to be expected following the procedure, but this can be controlled with the use of topical preparations prescribed by the physician. Rarely, a patient may experience scarring or discoloration.

The healing time varies according to the treatment depth. A superficial peel only needs one day to a week to heal, while medium requires 7 to 14 days, and a deep peel will require two to three weeks to recover. Crusts will fall off to reveal healthy, new skin underneath. Sun exposure and smoking need to be avoided for three to six months as they may cause complications.




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