| chemical
peel overview |
| introduction
to chemical peels |
varying
types and concentrations of chemical substances are used
to improve skin texture, pigmentation, and to decrease
lines |
| often
combined with... |
Botox,
dermal
fillers, eyelid
surgery, face
lift |
| procedure
details |
skin
is cleaned, chemical is systematically applied, ointment
may be applied post-procedure |
| anesthesia |
ranges from
none to local with IV sedation to general anesthesia |
| surgical
facility |
doctor's
office, or may be combined with other surgical procedures
in outpatient surgery center |
| length
of procedure |
5
to 30 minutes |
| discomfort
from chemical peels |
minimal
to moderate; deeper peels may require heavier anesthesia
for patient comfort |
| what
to expect after chemical peels |
swelling,
oozing, redness, peeling, may appear like a sunburn; recovery
time varies depending on depth of peel, from a few hours
to a few weeks |
| risks
of chemical peels |
infection,
scarring, skin color changes |
| variations
and techniques |
different
chemical such as TCA (trichloracetic acid, Jessner's solution,
lactic acid, glycolic acid, or phenol produce varying
results |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
depends
on the area covered and depth of peel; from $150 to $2000 |
| duration
of results |
varies;several
months to several years |
| insurance
for chemical peels |
chemical
peels are considered elective surgery; insurance does
not apply |
