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Chemical Peels
Chemical peels using alphahydroxy acids such as glycolic, lactic or
fruit acids are the mildest of the peel formulas. They can provide
smoother, brighter-looking skin and are used to treat fine wrinkles,
dryness uneven pigmentation and acne.
Chemical peels are topically applied acids that help "rejuvenate" the
skin surface. They create an even and controlled shedding of several
layers of skin cells. This allows new layers to be exposed and creates a
"fresh" appearance to the skin surface. In addition, new cells and
collagen are stimulated, creating a more even tone.
A peeling agent is placed on the skin surface, creating a superficial
type wound. The depth of the peel is dependent on the concentration and
type of acid, the duration of contact, and a person's skin type and
sensitivity. We perform superficial and medium depth peels, extending
from the superficial epidermis to the top layer of the dermis
(papillary).
Peel Formulas at
a Glance
Alphahydroxy Acid Peel (AHA)
- Smooths rough, dry skin
- Improves texture of sun-damaged skin
- Aids in control of acne
- Can be mixed with bleaching agent to correct pigment problems
- Can be used as TCA pre-treatment
Trichloroacetic Acid Peel (TCA)
- Smooths out fine surface wrinkles
- Removes superficial blemishes
- Corrects pigment problems
Phenol Peel
- Corrects blotches caused by: sun exposure, birth-control pills, aging
- Smooths out coarse wrinkles
- Removes pre-cancerous growths
The Chemical Peel
AHA peels/treatments: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas Senderoff, MD, FACS, will apply the AHA solution to your cleansed facial
skin, a process that usually takes no more than 10 minutes. No
"after-peel" ointment or covering is required. Depending on the strength
of the peel, periodic treatments may be necessary until the desired
effects are achieved.
For some patients, the application of an AHA-based face wash or cream
once or twice a day at home will be sufficient to accomplish the desired
goal. Your plastic surgeon may add Retin-A or a bleaching agent to your
at-home treatment schedule. After several weeks of at-home use, your
doctor will examine your skin to determine if your regimen needs
adjustment.
Phenol and TCA peels: Typically, the skin is first thoroughly cleansed.
Then, then Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas Senderoff, MD,
FACS, will carefully apply the phenol or TCA solution. You may feel a
stinging sensation as the peel solution is applied, but this feeling
will quickly pass.
A full-face TCA peel usually takes no more than 15 minutes. Two or more
TCA peels may be needed to obtain the desired result, and those may be
spaced out over several months. Mild TCA peels may be repeated as often
as every month.
If phenol solution has been used, the plastic surgeon may coat the treated
area with petroleum jelly or a waterproof adhesive tape. With lighter
peels, no covering is necessary.
A full-face phenol peel generally takes one or two hours to perform,
while a phenol peel to a smaller facial region (perhaps the skin above
the upper lip) may take only 10 or 15 minutes. A single treatment
usually suffices.
If you have any
questions about
chemical
peels, or any other
plastic or cosmetic surgery procedures please feel free to contact Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon, Douglas Senderoff, MD, FACS, at his Manhattan,
New York or Westchester, New York office.
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