How You Prepare
Choose a doctor with knowledge of the skin and procedure — a dermatologist or dermatologic surgeon.
Results can be variable and depend on the expertise of the person doing the peel.
Improperly done, a chemical peel can result in complications, including infection and permanent scars.
Before you have a chemical peel, your doctor will likely:.
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Overview
A chemical peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers.
The skin that grows back is smoother.
With a light or medium peel, you may need to undergo the procedure more than once to get the desired results.
Chemical peels are used to treat wrinkles, discolored skin and scars — usually on the face.
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Risks
A chemical peel can cause various side effects, including:.
1) Redness, scabbing and swelling.Normal healing from a chemical peel involves redness of the treated skin.
After a medium or deep chemical peel, redness might last for a few months.
2) Scarring.Rarely, a chemical peel can cause scarring — typically on the lower part of the face.
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Should you bring all your skincare questions to a dermatologist?
Tempting as it may be to bring all your skincare questions to the table, Piliang says to prioritize just one or two concerns during an appointment.
If you arrive with a long list of issues — a rash, a skin spot, acne, hair loss — your dermatologist won’t be able to give each one the attention it deserves.
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What should I expect at a dermatologist appointment?
Seeing a dermatologist is the best thing you can do to help clear up your acne.
But if you’ve never been to a dermatologist before, you're probably wondering what goes on during your first visit, and what you should expect.
Once the day of your appointment arrives, be sure your skin is clean, and try to avoid wearing makeup.
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What You Can Expect
Before the procedure
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Why It's Done
A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing procedure.
Depending on the issues you're addressing with the procedure, you'll choose a chemical peel in one of three depths:.
1) Light chemical peel.A light (superficial) chemical peel removes the outer layer of skin (epidermis).
It's used to treat fine wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone and dryness.
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