Chemical Peeling

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Chemical Peeling

Skin rejuvenation with the use of special chemicals leads to the improvement of skin texture, even of the most demanding skin type, and offers a soft, relaxed and youthful look.

Treatment Duration	5-10 minutes
Result Appears	Few days after treatment, depending on the type of peeling
Results Duration	Up to 6 months
Cost	69€
Technique	Non-invasive treatment
Doctor’s Specialty	Aesthetician, Dermatologist
Pain Level	Painless
Anaesthesia	None
Recovery Time	Depending on the type of peeling
Consultation Appointment	Free of charge

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What is it

As the time passes by, our skin suffers from various factors, such as environmental pollution, sunlight, smoking or alcohol consumption. All these factors, combined with the intense stress of modern life and age, lead to a delay in skin regeneration and cell renewal. The “old” cells stack on the surface of the skin, preventing the new ones from emerging. Thus, our skin acquires a dull appearance, loses its elasticity and several open or closed pores appear. The solution to these problems is provided by Chemical Peeling.

Until recently, Chemical Peels used solutions that caused uncontrollable burns on the skin with often unpredictable results. This, however, led to intense irritation or reduced effectiveness of the treatment. Modern methods increase the efficiency rate and offer even absorption of the chemical peel, with better results and with the least possible irritation.

Areas Of Application

Chemical Peelings are mainly applied on the following areas:

Face
Neck
Décolleté
Back
Arms
For Wrinkles, Fine Lines and Age Spots
For Acne Scars

Procedure

The process is pretty simple and just 15 minutes are more than enough to complete it. At first, thorough cleansing of the skin takes place and then a specific chemical solution is applied, depending on the patient’s needs.

At this stage, you may feel a slight burn, which depends on the action of the chemical substance and subsides immediately after the neutralization phase. Within the next few days, there is more or less skin exfoliation, depending on the type of chemical agent.

Where it aims

Chemical Peelings are especially useful for people who have spots, freckles, wrinkle or scars, and generally for patients who have discolorations on their skin. Its purpose is to smooth scars and other signs of aging and to offer skin rejuvenation.

Skin aging: Over time, several changes happen to skin. Skin becomes thinner and wrinkles may appear, mainly because of facial muscles relaxation. Skin aging is usually a normal procedure, however there are several factors that may speed up the process and lead to premature aging, such as sun exposure, smoking and stress. Signs of aging are static wrinkles, skin sagging, thinning, blemishes, freckles, melasma, varicose veins, and elasticity. Chemical peelings can offer a great solution to all of the aforementioned skin problems.
Scars: Scars created by wound, acne or surgery may lead to significant deformities on the skin surface. Especially for acne scars, Chemical Peelings is one of the most effective treatments that can help smooth the skin texture and improve the overall appearance.

Types of Treatment

Each patient’s tolerance to the severity of each treatment plays an important role in choosing the appropriate chemical peeling.

The 9 most widely used chemical solutions known for their unique effectiveness in the treatment of particular Dermatological problems are: A-Hydroxy Acids (AHA), Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA), Mandelic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Kochic Acid, Jessner Solution and Phenol.

Chemical Peelings are strongly advised to performed by a specialized Doctor, Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon. No anesthesia is needed and the treatment is completed within a very short period of time. During the treatment, the appropriate chemical solution is applied to the face in order to remove the required layer of the skin. Essentially, Chemical Peeling causes a controlled mild burn on the skin, in order for the exfoliation to begin.

They are ideal for the treatment of mild photoaging, active acne and acne scars, fine lines, color disorders and dry skin. The acids that are used are mainly as glycolic acid, lactic acid and fruit acids that have a mild superficial treatment. This type of Chemical Peeling gives a soft and glowing skin, and are commonly selected because they offer fast healing.

It is used in concentrations of 10-15-20 and 70%. Its main indications are photoaging, radial hyperkeratosis and expression wrinkles. Increased concentrations of 70% are used to treat xanthelasmas. Trichloroacetic acid is mainly used for medium deep peeling. Depending on the extent of the problem, more than one treatment may be needed.

A very deep peeling with intense exfoliating action. It leads to the complete regeneration of the skin. Suitable for photo-aged skin with intense expression wrinkles and color discolorations, as well as for skin with scars after severe acne. Phenol sometimes leads to hypochromia in the applied areas, so skin color is a determining factor for choosing phenol treatment. It has intense exfoliate action and the recovery time can reach up to 15 days. Special care is required in its use, as it can be accompanied by serious complications.

Types

Superficial

It acts mainly on the skin surface and removes the surface layer of the skin. It is the most common Chemical Peeling and has a good exfoliating action. It is used to treat fine wrinkles, dry areas and acne. In general, surface peels have weaker effect and are suggested to be performed once a month. In order to be effective and maintain the desired result, they should be repeated for some time, which is determined by the doctor, and proper care should be taken at home.
Medium depth

It penetrates to the upper part of the skin and at the same time the superficial ones are removed among with the lower layers of the skin. It is mainly used to treat fine wrinkles, surface imperfections, as well as skin pigmentation problems. For medium and deep peels there are serious contraindications, such as pregnancy, active herpes, or open sores, and in this case their application should be avoided.
Deep

These peelings reach the deepest layer of the dermis, the reticular dermis. They are used to treat intense wrinkles on the face, as well as to fight wrinkles, blemishes and acne scars. On the contrary, deeper peels are quite strong and therefore it is recommended to be performed less often, as they require more healing time. The amount of skin that will be exfoliated depends on the skin type and needs, and consequently on the type of solution used.

Results

Chemical Peeling is a treatment in which an acid solution is used to remove damaged outer layers of the skin. It is the most popular facial peeling, as it offers immediately visible results. During the treatment, the outer layers of the dead skin are exfoliated, revealing a new layer with an improved texture.

Through the controlled damage it causes, cytokine release is achieved, resulting in skin thickening, collagen and elastin production, reorganization of the structural elements and increase of the cell volume.

FAQs

Surface peelings have weaker effect; thus, they should be repeated every month. Deeper peelings are quite strong and therefore it is recommended to be repeated less often, as they require more healing time. The amount of skin exfoliation depends on the skin type and the patient’s needs, and consequently on the type of solution used.

In general, the deeper the peeling, the more immediately visible its effect, but also the longer the recovery. However, regardless of the depth of the exfoliation, there is a complete skin regeneration and rejuvenation.

In general, depending on the chemical agent used and the depth of penetration, the treatment can be repeated 3-8 times a year. However, the Dermatologist – Venereologist Dr. Amalia Tsiatoura emphasizes that it is very important to follow the instructions for recovery and proper use of the sunscreen after the treatment, in order to have the full benefits of the it.

Chemical Peeling is especially effective in people who have spots and freckles, wrinkles or scars, and generally in people who have facial skin discoloration. Its purpose is to smooth scars and signs of aging as well as to offer skin renewal.

An important factor in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment is the requirements and expectations of each individual patient. The Chemical Peeling method does not promise permanent facial regeneration. The face and skin are living organisms that are subject to deterioration over time. Each patient should, therefore, be aware of the possible effects, as well as of the appearance of mild erythema in the first days after treatment.

The deeper the penetration of the chemical solution, the more immediate its effects visibility, and proportionally increasing the required recovery time.

The proven personalized effectiveness of chemical peeling makes it an ideal choice for men and women of all ages who wish:

Photoaging treatment
Wrinkle and Fine Lines Reduction
Elimination of Discolorations, Stains, Freckles, Melasma
Active Acne Treatment
Acne Scar Treatment
Treatment of Eyelid Xanthelasmas
Treatment of Radial Hyperkeratosis

The ideal period is after the end of summer and more specifically, during the months when there is no intense humidity and sunshine. Sun exposure should be avoided after the treatment and the use of a sunscreen with a high protection index is essential.

Exception is the use of Mandelic Acid that can be safely applied even in the summer months, winning the title of “Summer Peeling”.

The results of Chemical Peeling are not permanent, as the continuous aging of the facial skin, together with the exposure to extreme environmental conditions lead to the reappearance of wrinkles and facial marks. However, with proper and systematic skin care, the results can last for a long time.

Chemical Peeling is not recommended for people with infections, or people with skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis, as well as for people with open sores on the face. The suspicion or existence of skin cancer or more specifically, melanoma, is an inhibitory factor for the application of this treatment.

Also, people with sunburn are not allowed to do Chemical Peeling treatment. Finally, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid Chemical Peeling treatment.

It is a non-invasive, painless and bloodless treatment
It has a very short recovery time
It allows immediate return to daily activities and work
It gives an immediately visible result
It has no side effects, except for a local erythema (redness) in the area which subsides on its own after a while
It is ideal for all skin types and all ages

Cosmetic Derma Medicine Medical Group is the largest and most specialized medical group with 15 clinics in Greece & Cyprus and more than 15 years’ experience in the field of Aesthetic Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.

Medical Director of Cosmetic Derma Medicine is the Dermatologist – Venereologist Dr. Amalia Tsiatoura, while the staff consists of a large medical team of extremely experienced and specialized doctors and a fully trained nursing team.

At Cosmetic Derma Medicine we offer a variety of chemical peels, depending on the problem we want to deal with, so the treatment is completely personalized and can be done even in the summer using a special peeling with mandelic acid. All solutions used are CE-certified and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).