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Chemical Peeling Procedure |
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Chemical peeling is a procedure indicated to improve skin appearance. During this medical procedure, an application of a chemical solution is used on the skin which causes it to separate and peel off. The new skin becomes less wrinkled and much smoother than the old skin. The new skin becomes more even in color as well. Currently, with the public’s ongoing increased interest in skin rejuvenation and slowing the process of aging, chemical peeling has become an exciting supplement for skin care. This procedure is frequently used, to treat fine lines around the mouth and under the eyes. Wrinkles caused by hereditary and aging factors as well as sun damage may frequently be eliminated or reduced with the chemical peeling procedure. However, bulges, sags, as well as more severe types of wrinkles don’t respond that well to peeling and can require other cosmetic surgical procedures. The chemical peeling procedure may be done on the neck, chest, face, hands, arms, and legs. Before the treatment, recommendation may include stopping some types of prescription drugs and preparing the skin with pre-conditioning creams. The skin is cleansed with an excess oil removing agent and the hair and eyes are protected. Doctors use chemical solutions like as salicylic acid, glycolic acid, phenol, trichloroacetic acid, or lactic acid. A dermatologist will choose the appropriate peeling agent depending on the type of skin damage persist. During the chemical peel procedure, the doctor applies the solution to different regions of skin. These applications produce separating and eventual peeling of skin layers, which result in new and regenerated skin to show up. The individual may feel a sensation which is somewhat warm to hot lasting about several minutes which is then followed by a stinging type of sensation. If this procedure performed deeper in skin, the patient may be needed to take pain medications during or after the procedure. Depending on the extent of peel, a mild to severe sunburn reaction occurs after a chemical peel procedure.
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Medical Procedures > C
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| Related Searches |
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| Date Submitted |
02-Oct-2005
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