In a chemical peel procedure, a neutralizing solution may be applied to the skin, which causes the dead skin to start peeling off. The skin that has been regenerated and resurfaced is smoother, has a better texture, and has fewer lines than the old skin. A chemical peel causes collagen remodeling by generating a controlled wound in the skin. Peels address UV damage, wrinkles, fine lines, texture, skin pigmentation, and overall skin appearance.
Chemical Peel Treatment in Gurgaon is offered at Citrine Clinic by the skin expert Dr.Niti Gaur and it helps brightens the complexion and soften the skin on the face, neck, and hands. Chemical peels range from the least to the most invasive in terms of strength, determining how deep they will peel.
What are the concerns that chemical peels can treat?
Chemical peels of medical grade are used to address common skin issues, such as:
- Aging
- Sun Damage
- Pigmentation
- Melasma
- Uneven Skin Tone
- Texture
- Fine Lines
- Wrinkles
- Acne
- Acne Scarring
- Redness
- Rosacea
How do chemical peels work?
The chemical peel removes the skin's top layers. It will exfoliate dead skin cells, balance out uneven skin tone and texture, and calm sun damage and mature wrinkles.
Chemical peels also stimulate collagen formation in the skin. Collagen is a protein that helps keep muscles and skin moist and elastic by forming the connective tissue between them. Collagen production declines with age, but a chemical peel can stimulate production, resulting in regenerated, plump skin.
Choices in chemical peels
Chemical peels are found in various strengths and are categorized according to the extent of treatment: extra-light, superficial, medium, and deep. A well-planned regimen of these peels can produce the same aesthetic results as a deep peel but with little to no downtime and significantly less risk.
Superficial peels
These peels require little downtime and are suitable for all skin types. They remove the dead skin's outermost layers and stimulate the production of fresh, healthier skin, resulting in a healthier complexion, enhanced pigmentation, and reduced fine wrinkles. After a succession of superficial peels, the best results can be obtained.
The following chemicals are found in superficial peel formulations:
- Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic and lactic acid: These are tailored at different concentrations to get the desired results. These peels provide moisture while reducing aging, UV damage, and pigmentation concerns. Doctors prefer lactic peels because they are milder than glycolic peels, their concentrations are easily customized to patients' needs, and they produce less irritation and downtime than glycolic peels.
- Salicylic acid-based BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids): These peels treat facial inflammation and acne well. Following treatment, there may be some slight peeling.
- Retinoic acids promote cell turnover and collagen formation, resulting in younger-looking skin. This peel is applied for up to 10 hours before being rinsed at home. Mild peeling will occur for up to five days.
Medium-depth peels
As the name implies, these peels penetrate deep into the skin layers, resulting in more peeling after treatment than superficial peels. In addition, they can treat mild skin issues such as acne scars, uneven skin tone, and deeper wrinkles.
Lactic acid, salicylic acid, resorcinol, and kojic acid are all acceptable constituents in medium peel formulations like a Jessner peel but at a higher concentration than a superficial peel. A medium peel containing a blend of acids works well for treating sun-damaged and aging skin, cystic acne, oily skin, and combination skin prone to breakouts.
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels resurface the uppermost layer of skin cells, improving skin texture, wrinkles, and pigmentation concerns. TCA peels remove damaged skin cells with acetic acid (vinegar), and the peel can be tailored to an individual's needs. Patients should typically expect seven to fourteen days of downtime as their skin renews. Instead of a full-face TCA peel, the doctor performs a TCA cross, which is excellent for acne scars.
Deep-strength chemical peels
It has 80% phenol peel, but because it penetrates deeper into the skin, it is rarely used on Indian skin because it causes more significant damage and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
How is the procedure performed?
The practitioner will cleanse the face after ensuring the patient is comfortable and in the correct position. One can also use a degreasing solution. The chemical peel is gently applied to the affected skin, and time is allowed for the peel to work. A neutralizing solution may be applied to stop some types of chemical peels. A fan is used to help relieve any stinging or burning sensations. After the peel, a moisturizer or sunscreen can be applied. After any dermatological procedure, it is critical to use strict sun protection. This procedure may need to be repeated to deliver the best outcomes. One can consult Dr. Niti Gaur, the Best Skin Specialist in Gurgaon to know how many sessions one may require to achieve the best outcomes.
What result can I expect afterward?
The reaction and results of the chemical peel will be determined by the solution used. Patients who get superficial or mild peels may suffer slight redness and light peeling for up to three days after the procedure. Medium-depth peels will cause redness, peeling, and swelling for at least seven days. Peels often produce results between 2 and 6 weeks after the process.
After procedure
The skin may be slightly red and irritated immediately following the procedure; however, this can be concealed with makeup within a few hours. Depending on the type and degree of the peel, modest skin peeling may occur three to five days following treatment, after which the complexion will appear healthier and more revitalized.
Doctors advise patients to keep their skin out of the sun for three to five days after the peel since it will be highly vulnerable to UV rays during the peeling process. It is critical not to pick at any peeling, as this can cause healing to be delayed and raise the risk of infection and scarring. Depending on the type of peel used, the doctor will provide patients with more thorough aftercare suggestions.
For more information on this skin lightening and skin rejuvenation Chemical Peel Treatment in Gurgaon, do visit Citrine Clinic to learn more!
