For those who want to improve the appearance of the skin or reduce the number of existing wrinkles, a middle peeling is best suited - a procedure that effectively smoothes the skin, giving it a healthy, youthful look. In addition, this type of chemical peeling eliminates wrinkles and age spots on the skin. However, peeling does not exert a midline effect on facial wrinkles, scars after acne, for this a deep peeling procedure will be required ). For median peeling, various chemical agents are used. More often trichloroacetic, salicylic and glycolic acid, as well as Jessner's solution, are used.
Median face peeling: advantages
In addition to the fact that median peeling improves the texture of the skin and its color, it helps to reduce age spots and fine wrinkles, as well as restore tone. In addition, it effectively removes acne and removes dark spots around the eyes. For best effectiveness, peeling is recommended to be repeated after 3-6 months. The difference between middle peeling and deep peeling is the possibility of it being performed by people with dark skin, but there is some risk of pigmentation.
Cons of mid peeling
Median peeling can only reduce fine wrinkles, but it does not have any effect on expression, deeper wrinkles. To obtain the best effect, it is recommended to undergo a special skin care program before peeling, and repeat the peeling procedure with a 3-month interval. The effect of this type of peeling lasts up to 12 months, and it can be prolonged with the help of a skin care program, as well as micropilling.
Preparation for the median peeling procedure
For greater effectiveness of the middle peeling, it is desirable to prepare for it. It contributes to a deeper penetration of the chemical used, quick recovery, lower risk of skin pigmentation, respectively, and a better result.
For the preparation, retinoin, bleaching agents and glycolic acid are usually prescribed topically for 4-6 weeks before the procedure. Retinoin helps exfoliate dead cells, which helps ensure deeper penetration of the peeling. In addition, retinoin enhances the regeneration of skin cells and accelerates healing. And glycol enhances the effect of retinoin.
Patients with dark skin have a higher likelihood of pigmentation after the procedure. To reduce this risk, it is recommended to use bleaching agents - before and after the procedure. If you use a skin care program, it certainly prepares it for chemical peeling.
Some clinics conduct peeling median without pre-preparing the skin. But keep in mind that in this case it is difficult to guarantee the best result, while the recovery process will last longer, and the risk of pigmentation will be much higher than on prepared skin.
How does the mid peeling procedure go?
The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis, in a medical center or cosmetologist's office. It takes from 15 minutes to an hour. It depends on the area of the treated skin. The procedure is painless, but the doctor may prescribe sedatives or painkillers.
When peeling, a chemical agent, for example, trichloroacetic acid , is applied to the skin . After reaching the desired depth, this substance is neutralized with dry ice. After the procedure, a burning sensation may be observed, but it disappears after 2 to 10 minutes.
About half an hour after the peeling, the skin regains its normal color. After that, for quick healing and moisturizing effect, ointment on a vegetable or animal basis is applied to the skin. Usually, patients do not need painkillers after median peeling.
Recovery period
After the middle peeling, usually there is no discomfort. It is recommended to wash your face 2 times a day using mild soap and water, and then apply ointment to your skin. At first, redness on the skin may be noted. And after a few days, the surface skin layers darken, become more dense. Then the skin crackes and exfoliates. Peeling usually disappears after 4–7 days. And in place of already exfoliated skin, fresh and new will appear. After peeling, make-up can be applied to the skin. And after 2 weeks, it is advisable to go through a skin care program.
Median Peeling Results
The effect of mid peeling, on average, lasts from six months to 2 years. To prolong the effect, it is recommended to use special post-peeling skin care products.
Middle peeling: conclusions
Comparing simple and complex cosmetology methods, median peeling gives good results at a low cost and a relatively quick recovery period. This procedure is perfect for those women who want a better effect than surface peeling, and deep peeling is expensive for them.