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Chemical Peels
‘A Facelift improves sagging of the skin; a Chemical Peel improves the Texture, Smoothness, and Colour Tones of your skin’
A chemical peel for the face can restore a healthy, youthful glow that surgical procedures like facelifts cannot achieve. While a facelift targets sagging skin and soft tissues, chemical peels focus on enhancing skin texture and evening out color tones.
Chemical Peel Results
A chemical peel can help improve:
- Blotchiness and freckles due to sun exposure
- Fine wrinkles or coarse wrinkles, depending on type of peel used
- Brown patches on the face form pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, or oral contraceptives (melasma)
The Chemical Peel Procedure
Prior to undergoing a chemical peel, you may need your skin prepared to accept the peel. This generally consists of pre-treating the skin for a number of weeks with Retin A or AHA creams. Pre-treatment helps to optimize the beneficial effects of the peel.
Chemical peels can often be applied without anesthetic when treating small facial areas, such as the lower eyelids or upper lip. Lighter-strength peels, like those with up to 35% TCA, may cause a mild burning sensation. For full facial resurfacing, sedation is typically required to minimize discomfort. Phenol peels, in particular, are performed under cardiac monitoring due to the potential risk of heart rhythm irregularities during rapid application.
Recovery After a Chemical Peel
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After a full facial peel, you will likely need to avoid social situations for 7–10 days as the treated areas may ooze and form crusts during the healing process. Dr. Ahmad will provide detailed instructions on how to wash and care for your skin daily. Avoiding sun exposure is crucial during the early healing phase, as the sensitive, healing skin is highly prone to severe sunburn. Patients are strongly advised to refrain from tanning for at least six months after undergoing a full facial peel to protect the skin and ensure optimal results.
