CHOOSE YOUR TREATMENT Skin Peels
Whatever our age,we all strive for a glowing and healthy complexion.A build-up of dead skin cells, however, can make the skin appear dull and pasty, clog pores and cause a number of different skin problems.
Skin peels remove these dead cells through a process of chemical exfoliation and results include reducing the signs of ageing, clearing up acne, reducing sun damage and other pigmentation problems.
What is it?
Skin peels have been used for many thousands of years - just think of Cleopatra’s milk bath, which was in effect a lactic acid peel. In modern times, scientists have discovered many different acids that can exfoliate the surface of the
skin.These include hydroxy acids, salicyclic acid, trichloroacetic acid (orTCA) and phenol.
Very superficial peels can be performed by beauticians if they’ve been trained by the manufacturer, as they cause minimal damage to the skin, but for a deep phenol peel you should see an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
Who does it?
● Plastic Surgeon ● Cosmetic Doctor ● Cosmetic Dermatologist ● Cosmetic Nurse
Who is suitable?
Superficial and medium peels are suitable for most people unless you have a history of bad scarring or issues with pigmentation. If you have darker skin, it is important to see an experienced practitioner as the peel can cause skin bleaching.
Before having a deep phenol peel a patient will need to undergo a thorough assessment - which includes heart, kidney and liver function.
What’s the treatment like?
Superficial peels, usually glycolic acid, are applied to the cleansed treatment area and left on from between two and ten minutes before being washed off and
neutralised.They can be repeated weekly if necessary.
For medium peels the skin is cleansed and the peel is applied – this can sometimes dry to a white or grey coating on the skin. Once this occurs, the peel is removed and
neutralised.These are usually repeated on a monthly basis.
A deep peel is a very different experience to the superficial peels, as it uses an extremely strong chemical agent, but that also means that the results can be very dramatic.
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and you may also be given a sedative - your heart will be monitored throughout the peel as it can cause irregular heartbeats in some patients. The skin is cleansed and then the phenol is applied to the treatment area - the skin immediately turns white - and then left for up to 30 minutes. This is a one-off treatment that produces long-lasting results.
What happens afterwards?
Again, this depends on the strength of the peel - superficial peels have no downtime, medium peels can take a few days to a week for the skin to return to ‘normal’ and deep peels can involve weeks of downtime.
Will I have a scar?
This is not an issue for superficial peels and should be seen as a very rare complication for medium peels. However, scarring is relatively common after phenol peels and it should be considered before embarking on treatment. For the most part, the scarring will heal if you follow your practitioner’s advice.
Cost From £50 to £2,000 Skincare expert Lesley Reynolds -
Khan reveals her thoughts on peels Chemical peels are one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures performed to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin and give the complexion a boost and can be used on the face, neck and hands. Peels can also be used to dramatically lessen the effects of more serious skin conditions.
I’d recommend a glycolic acid peel,my favourite, to rejuvenate the complexion overall, fade fine lines and age spots, boost radiance and make the skin feel smoother. It’s good for all skin types and I’d recommend a course of six to get good results, then a top-up once a month.
There are varying degrees of peel and also a lot of confusion about which peel would be right for your complexion and that’s why we always carry out a face-to-face consultation in order to recommend the best treatment for you.
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