Peeling is performed with the use of chemically-active substances (often - acids), which help exfoliate the cornified skin cells and remove the thinnest layer of epithelium.
The essence of the procedure
It sounds somewhat frightening, however, after the procedure, the slightest irregularities and wrinkles disappear, the facial skin is renewed, pleasing the patient with a reflection in the mirror. Also, the chemical peeling procedure "starts" the process of cell regeneration and the enhancement of collagen synthesis, which leads to rejuvenation.
Indications: chemical peeling is relevant if you want to correct the problem spots on the skin, align its texture and improve the color. The procedure is indicated for patients with acne, fine wrinkles and signs of aging, pigmentation. Also, chemical peeling is necessary before plastic surgery. Experts believe that for patients under 30-35 years old the procedure is not justified, since young skin can be cleaned without resorting to chemistry.
Classification of chemical peelings
The depth of penetration of chemicals peelings can be classified as follows.
- Surface - the most sparing, substances act only on the stratum corneum. Admissible for use on young skin: eliminate traces of acne and acne scars, prevent aging. Chemical peelings of this type are glycolic, lactic, pyruvate, retinol, fruit (depending on the substance used).
- Median - are performed using TCA acid (trichloroacetic acid). Without damaging the basement membrane, TCA penetrates to the full depth of the epidermis layer. The procedure is shown to the ladies after 30 years - as a result, the color, elasticity and relief of the skin improves, the face shape is tightened, wrinkles are smoothed.
- Deep - are a type of surgical operation and in practice are extremely rare. In the procedure, the active substance (based on phenol) affects the basal membrane. Deep peelings are acceptable after forty, when wrinkles have already formed - the effect of the procedure lasts more than five years.
Zoning
The chemical peeling procedure is carried out on different parts of the body. The most frequent chemical peeling face, neck and décolleté zone. It is not carried out on the go: first the expert examines the skin, determines the defects, the depth of the action and concludes that it is effective. In the process of preparation, the face is adapted to a chemical substance so that no shock or allergy develops.
Another problem area that gives out the age of a woman is the handles, which all the time come into contact with aggressive environmental factors and quickly age. For chemical peeling of the hands, an acid is used that penetrates to the middle level. Before the procedure you need to stop tanning sessions (for two weeks), and in summer you need to use photoprotectors.
Remove stretch marks and cellulite, increase the elasticity of the skin and muscle tone helps chemical peeling of the abdomen and thighs, for the back this procedure is also acceptable - the peeling removes pigment spots and traces of acne.
Skin care after peeling
The chemical peeling procedure is, in fact, a burn,
- dehydration of the skin;
- redness;
- peeling;
- pallor or darkening.
To quickly restore the epidermis after chemical peeling, the skin needs special care. Cosmetologists are advised to use products containing waxes, shea butter and grapes, ceramides, omega-6 fatty acids. Healing effect has panthenol, retinol, bisabolol.