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| What Is a Chemical Peel? |
| This procedure can restore sun-damaged, wrinkled, blemished, acne scarred or blotchy skin to its original youthful appearance. The results are normally a smoother more even toned textured skin. The skin will look younger, tighter and fresher than before although it cannot remove all facial flaws. Deeper lines, wrinkles and other flaws may require additional treatments or techniques. The chemicals normally used are Trichloracetic acid (TCA, for more superficial lines and blemishes) or Phenol (a much deeper and more serious peel) for deeper wrinkles, flaws or discolorations |
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| Are You a Candidate for a Chemical Peel? |
| Depending upon the peel, you may be a candidate for a chemical peel if you have slight wrinkles, hyperpigmentations, splotchiness, unevenness, acne, acne scars, black heads or sun damaged skin. For deeper peels which require sedation or extensive recovery, first and foremost, you must be in good health, not have any active diseases or pre-existing medical conditions and must have realistic expectations of the outcome of your procedure. |
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| What to Expect at Your Consultation. |
| You will discuss your complaints and concerns and discuss the various results one can achieve, the amount that can improved, etc. Your Mocelle® Edan medical professional will explain the technique and options that may be most appropriate for you and should discuss the risks associated with chemical peel with you, as well. |
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| How is the Procedure Performed? |
| Depending upon the peel, peel depth and the skin type -- you will either be anesthetized or not. If so, Mocelle Edan will provide complete guidance and instructions regarding anaesthesia. If not, you will have your skin cleansed and prepared either by exfoliation, sterilized or whatever is needed. The layers of acid will be applied and the timer set for your treatment protocol. The acid will be removed with a neutralizing lotion and you will then have a moisturizer applied to your face. You may or may not have a "second skin" type of dressing placed on your face then gauze - unless of course this is a superficial peel. Please consult with your Mocelle® Edan clinician for specific details of your procedure as many treatments are carried out differently and are entirely individual-dependent. |
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| What can I expect after a Medical Peel? |
You will feel as though your skin has a windburn or sunburn and will find that your skin is tight. Do not make excessive or widely exaggerated facial expressions. This can cause tearing of the skin and bleeding, hence -- scarring. Just let your skin heal naturally and do not peel or tug on ANY skin that may peel from the face. You can cause excessive damage resulting in sever scarring if you do this.
- You will cleanse your face as usual but be instructed to use a gentle-formulated cleanser.
- You may be instructed to use a special moisturizing cream or lotion.
- Do not apply any type if glycolic acid or exfoliation products as this can severely damage or irritate the skin.
- Avoid sun exposure if you can. Use a high SPF sunblock to help block the harmful UV rays.
- Do NOT peel, rub or scratch your skin at anytime, whatsoever. This WILL cause damage and compromise your results as well as possibly severely scar you.
- Let your Mocelle® Edan skin care specialist know immediately if you have a herpes break out. This can also result in severe and permanent scarring.
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| What are some important Contraindication of Chemical Peels? |
| You should not have a chemical peel if you will continue to have excessive sun exposure, have active herpes simplex, warts, history of keloidal scarring (excessive ropey scarring where the collagen forms outside of the incision or cut area) or have any type of recent facial surgical procedures. You should not have a chemical peel if you've used Accutane in the last year (which increases your chances of excessive scarring). If you are pregnant or lactating (although simple, superficial fruit acids may be acceptable, ask your Mocelle® Edan skincare specialist). If you have any auto immune diseases, have had any recent radioactive or chemotherapy treatments -- have sunburn, windburn or broken skin or have recently waxed or have recently used a depilatory such as "Nair®" or used "Vaniqua®." |
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| What are some Risks & Complications of Chemical Peels? |
If you have oral herpes. You MUST gain the approval of your primary physician and seek a prescription for oral acyclovir -- one brand name is Zovirax®. This is very important! Zovirax® can significantly decrease your chances of a break out. If you have a break out during your healing period, it can spread to your entire face and result in severe and permanent scarring.
Be careful of crusting or excessive weeping. In AHA peels you may think this is normal but there is a borderline appearance that you must watch out for. Ask your Mocelle® Edan skin care specialist for specifics regarding what to look for. For a typical AHA peel, you should feel and look normal within 3 to 4 days. For deeper peels your downtime may take weeks and then months for complete recovery.
If you experience painful areas of the face, contact your Mocelle Edan skincare specialist immediately -- ESPECIALLY if you are prone to cold sores. Blisters that form will need to be treated as soon as posible!
Hyperpigmentations (excessive coloration) and hypopigmentation (lack of pigmentation) can be problematic of misdiagnosed skin types, failure to reveal any skin problems or ethnicity and improper post-peel care. Infection is uncommon but possible so keep an eye out for redness and pain.
Scarring is a problem if the above is experienced so please adhere to your post-peel instructions to decrease your chances of long term or permanent, visible signs of damage.
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