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As the name implies, a chemical peel treatment involves the application of a type of chemical solution on the area that is to be treated. This is performed by a duly certified dermatologist; although there are a number of spa and wellness centers that now offer this treatment as part of their services.
The treatment begins by thoroughly cleansing the area to be treated in order to remove excess oils and other impurities from the skin. After it is dried, a chemical solution is then applied on the area to be treated. The solution to be used is determined based on how deep into the skin should the peeling be for the treatment to be effective. Glycolic acid is used for chemical peel treatments where only the superficial layers are being targeted. Trichloroacetic, or TCA, solutions are used for medium or deep peeling treatments.
Because the treatment involves the use of an acid solution, most patient may experience a warm, and often stinging, sensation immediately after the solution is applied on the skin to be treated. The stinging sensation usually lasts for up to 10 minutes. Patients with a low tolerance to pain should advice this to the dermatologist who can apply a cool compress on the treated area in order to alleviate the stinging sensation, or provide a prescription for pain medication if required.
The actual peeling of the skin happens right after the solution has dried. This peeling may continue up to a number of days following the procedure. While this may be unsightly, it is highly discouraged to tear off the skin peeling away, as this may cause the skin to break and scar in the process.
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