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- Medium peeling is a chemical
treatment designed to remove superficial layers of the skin. It is
used to help
 smooth the
skin, to
make the skin look younger and healthier, to reduce shallow wrinkling and
scarring, to help "dry out" active acne and to lighten
hyperpigmented spots (dark patches on the skin).
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- Before the
chemical solution is applied, your skin is cleansed with a
degreasing agent. It
would be most helpful if you would remove any facial makeup prior to
the treatment.
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- The
solution is applied with cotton applicators and there is a burning
sensation that lasts for a couple of minutes. During this time, you will
be made more comfortable with cool air and cold compresses. There is
no discomfort following the peel. After application of the chemical,
your face may have white-tinged areas. This is caused from the
solution, and usually fades within an hour or so. Your face may
appear slightly redder than usual for some time after treatment and
you may also sunburn easier. You will apply Vaseline to your face
for the next few days. You will appear as if you have a severe
sunburn.
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- In
most cases, peeling usually occurs between the second and fifth day
following treatment. Typically on day three or four your skin will
become very dry and some small cracks may develop. You may apply a
bland moisturizer and should use mild soap-free cleansers following
the treatments. In general, the peel will have the appearance of a
mild to moderate sunburn. You may cover the redness with light,
water-based makeup if desired.
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- The peels
are typically spaced at six week intervals. The number of peels
required for any given problem varies with each patient and is
determined by the patient and doctor. It is impossible to know in
advance how much peeling you can get following each session. It is
typical that not all areas of the face peel uniformly. There is no
limit to the number of peels a person can receive as long as
improvement continues.
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- Please
inform the doctor if you have a history of oral herpes (cold sores
around the mouth). Most peel patients are encouraged to
concomitantly use Retin A (or Renova) and a glycolic acid product;
however these should not be applied the night before a peel or while
skin is actually peeling following the treatment.
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