Derma peeling or Chemical peeling - technique used to improve skin appearance

Derma peeling or Chemical peeling is a technique most commonly used these days to improve skin appearance. Chemical peels improve skin texture, provide a smooth appearance and glow to the skin, treat fine lines and wrinkles.

Derma peeling or Chemical peeling is a technique most commonly used these days to improve skin appearance, improve the dull appearance of the skin, minimize superficial wrinkles, minimize signs of aging, improve the look of the skin giving it a smooth surface and shiny appearance.

The ideal candidate for chemical peeling

Depending on the skin texture, type of wrinkles, and amount of skin imperfections ideal candidate is chosen for Light, Medium, or Deep chemical peels.

Along with this, your specialist would ask about your medical history before deciding the type of peel suitable for your face.

Light or Medium Chemical peels – If skin imperfections are mild, wrinkles are not deep. You just want to improve your overall facial appearance and facial glow and reduce mild acne scare light or medium chemical peel is the suitable option.

Deep chemical peel – If you have coarse or deep facial wrinkles, deep scars, sun damage, uneven skin tone deep chemical peel is the suitable option.

Overview on Light, medium, and Deep chemical peels

Three different types of peels include –

Superficial or light peels – Superficial peels only penetrate the outermost layer of skin thus improving the facial appearance and glow.

Medium chemical peels – It penetrates both the outer and middle layer of skin. It improves skin tone and texture by removing damaged skin.

Deep chemical peels – It completely penetrate the middle layer of skin thus improving deep acne scars, uneven skin tone a reveal a healthy look smooth, and glowing skin.

Who is not the ideal candidate for chemical peeling

You are not a suitable candidate for chemical peeling if your complexion is dark if you have a severe outbreak of cold sores if you have to remain in sun for a long duration. Other than this your dermatologist would explain if you are an ideal candidate for chemical peeling or not.

Cost of chemical peeling

The cost of the chemical peel depends on the type of peel required, type of clinic, location of the clinic. The range of chemical peel range from Rs1500 to Rs 4000 per sitting. Other than this the other expenses included are of a skincare routine that is advised pre and post-chemical peels.

Pre-procedure care for Chemical peel

Firstly your doctor would identify whether you are an ideal candidate for a chemical peel or not.

Physical examination – This is done by doing a physical examination of the skin which includes identifying the skin tone, texture of the skin, how deep is the skin damaged, type of wrinkles or fine lines, mild or severe acne, and acne scars.

Medical history – Your doctor would take your medical history, look at your overall health status, any medications, or other treatment you are taking.

Advice – You would be advised to avoid self exfoliation of the skin by using face masks and face scrubs, doing any makeup, avoiding staying in sun for a long duration, eating a healthy and balanced diet, and maintaining fluid balance.

After this, your doctor would decide the type of peel required for your skin.

Procedure

Chemical peeling is done in patient department. The skin is cleaned properly and thoroughly. Tingling or burning sensation on the skin is common with chemical peels. The burning sensation is for a short duration and could be controlled by applying a cold compress.

Light peel – The light peel is done by using cotton or a brush. A chemical solution is applied to the skin once the treatment is complete, the solution is removed from the skin.

Medium peel – Medium peel is done by gauze. The chemical solution is applied to the skin. Once the peeling is done cold compression is applied to soothe the skin. Burning might last for 10 minutes.

Deep peel – Deep peel is done by sedating. The cotton-tipped applicator is used and the procedure is done for 10 minutes.

Post-procedure care

Post-procedure care is important to post Chemical peeling. You would be advised To avoid sun exposure and the application of sunscreen would be advised. Mild redness due to peeling of the skin that appears heals slowly within 3 to 4 days. A second visit for peeling is required for all types of peels.

Complications with peeling

Few side effects like redness, burning of the skin, tingling sensation are common with peeling. They go away by themselves within a few days. Other side effects could be darkening of the skin, permanent scar, infections.

Results of chemical peeling

Chemical peels improve skin texture, provide a smooth appearance and glow to the skin, treat fine lines and wrinkles. Results with peel are not permanently repeated sittings or follow-ups are required to maintain the healthy glowing skin. It is important to protect the skin from the sun for long thus sun exposure should be limited post peeling procedure.