What is chemical peeling face

Mode of action on the skin

Chemical peeling provokes activationregenerative processes and effectively cleanses the skin. The upper layers of the epidermis depart, and along with them - the dead cells. This contributes to significant rejuvenation and treatment without surgery. The effect is achieved through the use of special chemical solutions.

It is worth noting that such cleansing isquite aggressive. Most often, this procedure is resorted to in the presence of serious shortcomings on the skin of the face. In addition, chemical peeling is actively used to prevent aging.

Indications for use

Chemical peels help to cope with the presence of such problems:

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  acne, rosacea, molluscum contagiosum;


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  traces of acne, actinic dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, withering of the skin;


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  keratosis, the presence of brightly expressed mimic wrinkles and folds, papillomas, scars.


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  Also such kind of peeling can be shown in case of preparation for plastic surgery or dermabrasion of deep impact.

Types of peeling

There are three types of chemical face peeling.

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   Surface. During the cleaning process, only the upper layer of the epidermis (horny) is used. This group includes: retinoic (yellow), almond, glycolic, pyruvic. They are used mainly for smoothing of superficial wrinkles and bleaching of pigmented spots, and also for preventive purposes. Often this kind is combined with some other to increase the effect.


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   Median. This group includes trichloroacetic (TCA) and Jessner peelings. They affect the deeper layers of the epidermis. They help to effectively fight wrinkles and deep scars.


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   Deep. This species is the most radical. The substances affect all layers of the epidermis, including the basal membrane. This category includes phenol peeling. Although the procedure is radical, but after the rehabilitation course an incredible result is achieved - a complete renewal of the skin.

Types of skin and peeling

Cleaning can be carried out regardless of the type of skin, but taking into account the features is very important. Recommendations:

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  if there are no wrinkles, then it is necessary to conduct a course of three procedures once a year for prevention. Optimum fits weak acids;


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  if wrinkles are observed in the corners of the eyes, aroundmouth and forehead in a state of rest with relaxed muscles, then a fruit peeling will work well twice a year. It will also contribute to the fight against impaired pigmentation;


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  if there are brightly expressed mimic wrinkles and manifestations of hyperpigmentation, then it is necessary to carry out a course of fruit cleansing from seven procedures. It is better to repeat therapy twice a year;


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  presence of a large number of wrinkles and unevennesseson the face is an indication for TCA-peeling. It is necessary to conduct the course at least three times. Also it is possible to discuss with the cosmetician a variant of purification with glycolic acid.

The most noticeable results are achieved in the first and third cases, but in the others the effect is quite satisfactory.

Patient feedback on chemical peelingevidence of effectiveness and a fairly long result. Many of the procedure helped not only to bring the skin into tone, smooth out wrinkles and scars, but also to remove traces of burns.