Guide To Facial Peels Vancouver Patients Will Find Helpful

By Lucia Weeks


One non-surgical solution to younger-looking skin is the chemical peel. This procedure exfoliates the damaged or aging outer layer of skin, through the application of a special acid which allows a fresh, new layer to grow in its place. If considering facial peels Vancouver BC clients should make a point of learning all about this treatment first.

The depth of the peel is offered in one of three levels; superficial, medium, or deep, each with increasingly dramatic results. The lightest peel gently exfoliates the upper epidermal cells with alpha or beta-hydroxy acids to soften fine lines and brighten dull skin. Medium level peels are used to mimimize areas of hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles using trichloroacetic or glycolic acid, and deep treatments are those which produce optimum rejuvenation of more visible damage through the application of phenol or trichloroacetic acid.

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.

Fair-skinned individuals usually obtain the best results from chemical peels, but it can also work for those who have a darker skin tone, even though there is a slight chance of them experiencing lighter pigmentation as the new skin grows. Contraindications include being pregnant or nursing, using Retin-A, Renova, or Accutane, or having an active outbreak of eczema, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis, or herpes simplex I.

Store-bought "peels" may provide users with some improvement in the tone and texture of the complexion, but they are by no means capable of producing the same results as a procedure performed by a doctor. They are safe to use, too mild to do any harm, and are acceptable for subtle results, but are not the equivalent of a professional peel.

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.

It is normal to feel stinging afterwards to some extent, this will be more with deeper peels. The area will also be red, swollen, and tender, but the doctor will prescribe some topical medications that can help control this discomfort. In some rare cases, patients may experience discoloration and scarring.

Downtime needed to fully heal depends on how deep the peel treatment was. Superficial peels usually heal after one week, medium ones may take 7 to 14 days, and deep treatments can require two to three weeks time for recovery. Once the crusts fall off, the skin underneath will be healthy and radiant looking. Patients need to avoid smoking and sun exposure for between three and six months after the procedure, since they may cause complications.




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