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Chemical Peel
A
chemical peel is as an extra deep clean in which dead skin and damaged
out layers are removed.
The skin
peeling procedure can be used in conjuction with a facelift,
and is most often used for purely cosmetic reasons - either
to improve the skin's texture, to soften wrinkles and acne
facial scars, or as an effective treatment for uneven skin
pigmentation.
The chemicals
most commonly used in the process include phenol acid, trichloroacetic
acid (TCA) and alphahydroxy acid (AHA) and in varying formulas
and degrees of strength. Since they leave the skin unprotected
from the sun, post-procedural care almost always includes
the use of a strong sun block following a medium or deep chemical
peel.
In some
cases, chemical peels can serve to control acne in severe
forms and even remove re-cancerous growths, making it a procedure
that may qualify for certain types of insurance when used
in this way.
On the
Web, learn specific questions to ask your doctor before you
undergo the treatment, and discover related discussion topics,
before-and-after photos, FAQs and information that will help
you decide if a chemical peel is right for you...
Chemical
Peel - Extensive discussion from the American Society
of Plastic Surgeons detailing how to prepare for a chemical
peel, risks and benefits, post-treatment care, related illustrations.
Chemical
Peel - Plastic Surgery Health Guide - From the University
of Maryland Medical Center with related facts to consider,
post-procedural care, with information on phenol chemical
solutions, alphahydroxy and trichloroacetic acids.
Chemical
Skin Peel : Light to Medium - Overview, plus facts
about chemical peels in various strengths, with more at Chemical
Skin Peel: Deep (Phenol) Peel.
Chemical
Peel Information & Photos - Benefits and risks, details
on how the procedure is performed, post-treatment care, average
costs, related articles and a before-and-after photo gallery.
also see ->
Breast Enhancement
| Buttock Implants
Chemical
Peels | Cosmetic
Dentistry | Eyelid
Surgery | Facelifts
Lip Augmentation | Liposuction
| Reconstruction
| Rhinoplasty
Tattoo
Removal | Tummy
Tucks
This
information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.
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