Peeling is one of the cosmetic procedures aimed at exfoliating several layers of the skin in order to improve its structure and general condition. Chemical peeling, which is performed using acids of various concentrations applied to the skin and exerting action on dead epidermal cells (surface peeling), is gaining more and more popularity, with deep exposure, not only peeling, but also smoothing of wrinkles and scarring is removed.
Indications for chemical peeling
Using this procedure, you can solve skin problems such as:
- wrinkled or aging skin;
- seborrhea, acne;
- skin pigmentation and the presence of freckles;
- wide pores;
- scars and scars (of various origin);
- getting rid of molluscum contagiosum.
The procedure is carried out both on small areas of the skin, for example, when removing "crow's feet" near the eyes, spots on the cheeks, and on the entire face (along with the neck).
The most popular is surface peeling, but the procedure is also shown on other parts of the body (on the décolleté, on the hands).
Contraindications to chemical peeling:
In some cases, a woman is better to refrain from carrying out the procedure:
- the fact of pregnancy and lactation;
- open skin injuries;
- urticaria or atopic dermatitis, acne;
- with sensitive or thin skin ;
- autoimmune and oncological diseases;
- herpes in the acute stage;
- mental illness;
- any exacerbation of a chronic disease.
Stages of the procedure
First of all, it is necessary to prepare the skin, i.e., clean, degrease and anesthetize it (if necessary). It is not advisable to use creams or cosmetics on the day the procedure is performed.
Application of the solution is the next step, the concentration and duration of exposure depend on the type of peeling. On average, it takes 5-20 minutes of time.
To prevent redness and complications in the form of edema or blisters, a cold compress is applied to the skin immediately after removing the chemical solution, and then a mask or cream is applied with a calming effect.
After peeling, you can not perform depilation, visit a solarium and be in the sun.
Surface chemical peeling
In depth, the effect of a chemical solution can be not only superficial, but also median and deep.
The most gentle is surface peeling, because only the layers of the epidermis are affected, and the dermis remains untouched. It is also the safest, because during its implementation does not require anesthesia, as in the middle or deep.
Of course, surface peeling will not restore severely withered skin, but timely use of it in women helps to keep face and neck skin in good condition for a long time.
For the procedure, weak (sparing) acids are used. These include apple, milk, lemon, pyruvic and glycolic.
Superficial peeling does not require long-term recovery, after it can be only a slight redness within an hour.
Today, yellow peeling has become very popular , which is gentle, highly effective and can be performed on all skin types, even in the summer. It is performed using retinolic acid and gives an excellent result.
It doesn’t matter what procedure you decide to carry out, but even surface peeling should be done in a professional’s office. Everything should be carried out with strict observance of the rules of asepsis and antiseptics. Only a competent doctor will be able to correctly select the type and concentration of the solution, correctly determine the time of exposure, and quickly provide assistance if necessary.
Modern cosmetology does not stand still, it develops and does everything so that women can retain their beauty and youth for a long time.