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A Medical Spa Deep Chemical Peel Might Be The Solution For Sun Damage On Your Hands And Face

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If you wish you could get rid of wrinkles and sunspots on your arms, hands, and face caused by sun exposure, a chemical peel might be the solution. Visit a medical spa to see if a peel might be right for you and if you need a light, medium, or deep peel. In the case of deep wrinkles and skin discoloration, you might need a deep peel.

While gentler peels are common and effective for some, a deep peel takes off more skin so deeper lines can be removed. Here's how deep peels differ from other chemical peels and what it's like to get a deep peel at a medical spa.

Why A Deep Peel Might Be The Most Effective

The different types of peels use different chemicals. That's why they have such different results. If you have only fine lines and light pigmented patches on your skin, a medium or light peel might be all you need. The lighter peels act as an exfoliant to remove dead skin cells. These peels give you glowing skin and have no downtime.

A deep peel is much different. Your face swells and forms crusts that peel. You could have pain that requires prescription medication to manage. You could need a couple of weeks to recover and up to a few months for the redness and swelling to go away. You won't be able to go back to work right after a deep chemical peel as it is a major procedure when compared to a light or medium peel.

Another difference between light and deep chemical peels is that the light peels can be repeated fairly often to maintain your glowing skin. You can even take some light peels at home. A deep peel is only done at a medical spa or dermatologist's office. You usually only have a deep peel once, and the results can last for several years.

How A Deep Peel Is Done At A Medical Spa

Your dermatologist lets you know if you need to prepare for the deep peel by taking skin treatments leading up to the peel. You may need to prepare your skin for a few weeks with a topical treatment. Phenol is the chemical often used for deep peels, and it can be painful to have it applied to your skin.

The dermatologist will give you an anesthetic to numb your skin, and you'll probably have a sedative too. Then the chemical is painted on your skin. The doctor will work on a section of your face at a time so you don't have too much phenol at once. When the treatment is over, water is applied to your face to neutralize the phenol. Then a thick ointment might be applied to your skin to soothe it and prevent excessive drying.

You may have a surgical dressing on your face when you leave the medical spa. You'll have recovery instructions to follow at home to ensure proper healing. These might include applying ointment every day and not picking at peeling skin or scabs. After several days, new skin starts to grow, and you'll be able to wear makeup to cover lingering redness and swelling.


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