A chemical peel removes the top layers of skin by applying a chemical solution to it. The regenerated skin is smoother. Light or moderate peel may need several sessions to get the intended outcomes.
When it comes to the face, chemical peels are most often used to address wrinkles, discolouration, and scarring. Depending on your needs, you may choose to have only one treatment or a combination of many. Moreover, they may be carried out at various depths ranging from the surface to the subsurface. Peels with a higher concentration of a chemical provide more spectacular effects, but they also need more time to recover from.
Types of Peel
Light Peel
A mild peel involves applying a compound such as salicylic acid to the treated region using a cotton swab, cloth, or a brush. The skin will begin to whiten and sting. After that, either eliminate the chemical peels solution or add a neutralizer.
Medium Peel
After cleansing your face, your physician will administer the chemical solution to the face using a cotton-tipped application. There’s a chance it’s glycolic acid. Trichloroacetic acid, often known as blue peel may be dyed. A cold compress will be applied to the skin to help it whiten. For up to 20-25 minutes, you may experience stinging. They may offer you a hand-held fan to cool your skin, but no neutralising solution is required.
Deep Peel
Anaesthesia is required for severe chemical peels. Your doctor will administer phenol to your skin using a cotton-tipped application To minimise skin contact with the acid, the treatment will be done in 15-minute increments
Risks
Common short-term adverse effects include mild puffiness and moderate itching. If you have a severe peel, you run the risk of losing your ability to tan for good.
Carbolic acid (phenol) is used in a thorough chemical peel and may induce heart muscle damage and irregular heartbeat. Phenol is toxic to the liver and kidneys. Deep chemical peels are performed in portions at 10- to 20-minute intervals to minimise phenol exposure.
Cost
Between Rs 2,000 and Rs, 6,000 would be spent on a single session of a superficial (mild) chemical peel. Depending on the degree of the chemical peel, you may expect to pay anywhere from Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000. A Rs 5,000 to Rs 10, 000 thorough chemical peel may be required. A chemical peel’s intensity will be determined by your skin type and recommended by your doctor. This may have an effect on the treatment’s price.
