A chemical peel is a
skin-resurfacing procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to skin to
peel away the top layers. The skin that grows back after a chemical peel is
smoother and younger looking.
Chemical peels are used to treat wrinkles, skin discoloration and scars -
typically on the face. A chemical peel can be done alone or in combination with
other cosmetic procedures.
Chemical peels can be
done at different depths - light, medium or deep - depending on your desired
results. Each type of chemical peel uses a different chemical solution. Deeper
chemical peels produce more-dramatic results, but also involve longer recovery
times.
A chemical peel can
be used to treat various skin problems. Depending on the issues you're
addressing with the procedure, you'll choose a chemical peel in one of three
depths:
Light chemical peel - A light, or
superficial, chemical peel removes the outer layer of skin (epidermis). It can
be used to treat fine wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone and dryness. You might
have a light chemical peel as often as once a week for up to six weeks -
depending on your desired results.
Medium chemical peel - This type of
chemical peel removes skin cells from the epidermis and from portions of the
upper part of your middle layer of skin (dermis). A medium chemical peel can
treat wrinkles, acne scars and uneven skin tone. You might repeat a medium
chemical peel every six to 12 months to maintain results.
Deep chemical peel - A deep chemical peel
removes skin cells from the epidermis and from portions of the mid to lower
layer of your dermis. At visage doctor for
chemical peeling in Pune might recommend a deep chemical peel if you
have deeper wrinkles, scars or precancerous growths. A chemical peel can
eliminate deep scars or reduce the size of pores.
For more details
consult with our dermatologist in Pune at
Visage Skin Clinic.