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Chemical Peels
It is said that Cleopatra was one of the first women
to use an organic acid peel to improve her complexion.
 Skin
peels of varying descriptions have been used for thousands
of years. According to historical
accounts, ancient civilizations used masks composed
of sour milk or wine residues to
improve their appearance. Today, we may not use milk
or wine, but chemical peels remain a proven method
to help regain the smooth, healthy complexion you desire.
Chemical peels can be used to treat wrinkles, sunspots,
facial scarring, and acne. Peels are most commonly
performed
on the face and neck, although the chest, hands, arms,
and legs can also be treated depending on the type
of peel that is used. By varying the amount of chemical
applied, you can get different depths of peel while
using
the same chemical agent. A deep peel results in the
regeneration of collagen, the protein that is a major
component in
the body's connective tissue. A superficial peel can
achieve good results with repeated applications. Talk
to Dr. Guccione or Ms. Carlisle about what peel would
work best for you.
Is this for you?
 You may be a candidate for a chemical
peel if: · Your
skin has brown spots and lines · You have acne
or acne scarring · You are bothered by wrinkles · Every
time you put on lipstick it "bleeds" into a
crease · You have crow's feet at the corners of
your eyes · You have to wear thick pancake makeup · Your
makeup gets caught in the creases · Your face
has a dull complexion · You'd like to look refreshed · You're
looking your age · You've had too much sun for
too long
What you need to know
 With a superficial peel, there is stinging pain initially,
but a local anesthetic is generally not required.
With a medium-depth peel, anesthetic is used, but after
the procedure, there is discomfort for about six
to
eight hours. There is swelling, sometimes extreme
swelling, for several days, and the skin will be sore.
Medium-depth
peels are not for everyone.
Cost?
 The typical cost for a chemical peel is between $95
- $600.
About chemical peels
While it may sound like a
facial, a chemical peel is actually a surgical procedure
using potent chemicals
such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, trichloroacetic
acid, phenol, and resorcinol. An acid solution
is applied to the skin, which dissolves the outer
layers and regenerates
collagen
in the underlying skin. The production of collagen
decreases with age and results in skin that is
both less resilient
and less healthy looking. Sun and ultraviolet rays
also play a major role in the decreased collagen
production.
A chemical peel is a proven method to increase collagen
production.
About superficial chemical peels
 A superficial peel utilizes lower concentrations of
peeling agents such as alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic
acid,
salicylic acid, and trichloroacetic acids. A superficial
peel addresses only the outer layers of skin and
results in a healthy glow that lasts for several weeks.
Repeat
peels are necessary to maintain results. Superficial
peels are usually performed on an outpatient basis
and no anesthesia is necessary.
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