Key Points
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Very safe peel
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Outpatient procedure
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Only one peel usually required
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Cost effective resurfacing
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Creates improved complexion
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CHEMICAL PEEL: cost effective resurfacing for improved complexion...
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A chemical peel creates controlled and even shedding of several layers of damaged cells from the client’s facial skin, leaving a fresh new layer.
Because of limited results obtained with some of the lesser peels, Dr Beulink prefers to use the TCA (trichloroacetic acid, non phenol) peel. This is a very safe, medium depth peel that can achieve dramatic, long lasting results (not to be confused with the deep phenol peel that has been known to cause significant health problems and complications, nor to be confused with lighter glycolic peels and so forth that beauty therapists or some doctors offer which can have have very limited results and usually require multiple peels over a period of time). Marked improvements in blotchy pigmentation, freckles, sun damage, fine wrinkles and some acne scarring can be obtained. Usually just one peel is required with a five to ten day “time out” period. During the peeling stage, clients may want to stay out of circulation because it is unsightly, though not painful. The effects of a TCA peel are rather like heavy sunburn; initially the skin is slightly pink, followed by a deepening "tan" to browning colour, which then peels or sheds away in a rather dramatic fashion, exposing and leaving a fresh layer of skin at completion. One or more peels over a longer period of time may be required to achieve the required results with customised peeling tailored to suit the individual’s needs.
Another facial skin resurfacing treatment to consider is Erbium Laser Resurfacing.
Dr Beulink’s Personal Comments – Chemical Peels
A good skin preparation is paramount to the outcome and results of a peel. We use a 6 week, multiple cream skin preparation. We have, however, had patients who have decided to postpone their peel treatment because these creams work so well!
Skin treatment after the peel is also extremely important to the final outcome, especially within the first six weeks. I keep a very close eye on the new healing skin and have numerous tips and great experience on how to achieve the optimal result from your peel.
As this can sometimes be an uncomfortable procedure, we tailor the anaesthetic and pain relief to accommodate each patient, ensuring every patient is comfortable during and after the procedure.
There is a possibility of having only partial areas of the face peeled, but this has to be thoroughly assessed and carefully treated for the best results. For optimal results I prefer to peel the whole face.
Although a chemical peel can give an adequate overall result, chemical peels cannot match the precision and results of Erbium Laser Resurfacing.
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