A chemical peel is a dermatological treatment that is done to lighten, smoothen and improve the skin softness and texture of the person. Skin issues are a prevalent thing and with growing age, such issues tend to rise further. This is where chemical peel treatment helps to recover and rejuvenate the skin. It also helps to restore the skin to a better state and treat specific conditions like acne, scars, and more. The chemical peel treatment is done mainly on the skin areas around the face, neck, and hands which are prone to sun exposure. Various types of chemical peel are offered by clinics and hospitals depending upon the requirements of the user and the issues in the skin.
How Chemical Peel Treatment Works (The Complete Procedure)
The basis of chemical peel treatment is to apply chemicals to the affected skin area. The patient should consult with the dermatologist and have a diagnosis and evaluation of their skin done. Based on such a diagnosis, the dermatologist will suggest chemical peel treatment for the patient. Various factors will go into the pre-chemical peel treatment evaluation like the patient’s medical history, allergic history, state of the skin, hydration, and more. Once these evaluations are done and cleared, thereafter the procedure takes place.
During the chemical peel treatment procedure, the chemical is applied to the skin and left for some time. The chemical starts seeping into the skin and may cause a burning sensation or even form blisters for a while. Though after a while, the burning sensation completely drops down and the peel-off can be done. Once the chemical peel is done, the skin will be sensitive and will require care in form of moisturizer and sunscreen. Certain medications can also be prescribed in some cases if the pain persists.
The cost of a chemical peel treatment test depends on various factors like:
Apart from the aforementioned ones, there are other various chemical peel treatments like Koic Peel, Claze Argi Peel, and more that are performed to give skin rejuvenation and also help against dark circles and skin pigmentation.
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Chemical peel treatment is an effective dermatological treatment to rejuvenate and help the skin against acne, discoloration, sun exposure, scars, and more. Always keep in touch with your dermatologist and understand your skin’s requirement for timely diagnosis and treatment.