Chemical Skin Peels Factors to consider!
If you are considering a chemical peel to improve the texture and smoothness of your skin, there are some factors which must be taken into consideration before the procedure. A chemical peel is helpful for people that want to reduce or eliminate wrinkles, blemishes and issues related to skin pigmentation, but it presents some questions that need to be addressed for safety and quality concerns.
There are three types of chemical peels that are currently in wide use.
-Phenols-
For a deep peel to treat the roughest of skin conditions and wrinkles, phenols are the chemical peel weapon of choice. It’s also a choice best suited for use on the face, as use on the neck or other portions of the body may cause scarring and pitting of the skin. It is also a choice best suited for people with heavy sun exposure. Phenols also tend to lighten the areas of skin where they are applied. If you use a phenol peel, your doctor or skin care expert may advise you to avoid direct sunlight for a few months as your skin heals. You should let your primary care doctor know if you have a heart condition, as phenols can pose a risk to those with a history of heart disease.
-TCA’s-
Trichloroacetic acid, or TCA, is a good choice for people who need to reduce blemishes and fine wrinkles, but don’t require the heavier phenol-type peel. Since TCA chemical peels are less powerful than phenols, they may require multiple applications to achieve the desired amount of skin clarity or acne control. If you use a TCA peel, your doctor or skin care expert may advise you to avoid direct sunlight for a few months as your skin heals.
-AHA’s-
AHA’s, or Alphahydroxy acids, are the mildest solutions available in the chemical peel arsenal. They also provide brighter and smoother skin for clients who want minimal recovery time. AHA’s are also best used on a consistent basis to achieve maximum effect for your skin. Some examples of AHA’s are lactic and glycolic acids. AHA solutions are also frequently mixed will skin creams as part of a daily skin-care regimen.
Because they are a medical procedure, chemical peels carry a certain level of risk. For the most part, they 100-percent safe when it is performed by a qualified, experienced skin care practitioner.
Skin expert Barbara Mosar of Results Skin Care Center (http://www.resultsskincarecenter.com/) in Tigard, Oregon says of consulting with her clients, “I always try to inform them of the risks, benefits and possible outcomes regarding the high-quality chemical skin peels we do here. A well-informed client is always the best policy.”
