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Chemical Peel (Phenol and trichloroacetic
acid [TCA])
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| Procedure
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Chemical
peel uses a chemical solution of Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
and alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) to improve and smooth the texture of
the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. Chemical Peel
is helpful for those individuals with wrinkles, facial blemishes,
and uneven skin pigmentation. The precise formula used may be adjusted
to meet each patient's needs. |
| Length
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1 to 2 hours for full face. |
| Anesthesia
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None, sedation & EKG monitoring
may be used. |
| In/Outpatient
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Usually outpatient. Full-face
phenol peel may require admission for 1 to 2 days. |
| Side
Effects : |
Both : Temporary throbbing,
tingling, swelling, redness. Phenol: Permanent lightening of treated
skin; ; acute sensitivity to sun permanent loss of ability to tan. |
| Risks
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Both : scarring, tiny whiteheads
(temporary); infection;; flare-up of skin allergies, fever blisters,
cold sores. Phenol: Abnormal color changes (permanent); heart irregularities
(rare). |
| Recovery
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Phenol: Formation of new skin:
7 to 21 days. Normal activities: 2 to 4 weeks. Full healing and fading
of redness: 3 to 6 months TCA: New skin within 5 to 10 days. |
Duration
of
Results :
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Phenol : permanent, Even though
new wrinkles may form as skin ages. TCA: variable (temporary). |
Dermabrasion & Dermaplaning
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| Procedure
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It help
to "refinish" the skin's top layers through a method of
controlled surgical scraping. Dermabrasion softens the sharp edges
of surface irregularities, giving the skin a smoother appearance.
It often used to improve the look of facial skin left scarred by accidents
or previous surgery, or to smooth out fine facial wrinkles, such as
those around the mouth and used to remove the pre-cancerous growths
called keratoses. Dermaplaning is commonly used to treat deep acne
scars. |
| Length
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A few minutes to 1 hour. May
require more than 1 session. |
| Anesthesia
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Local, numbing spray or general. |
| In/Outpatient
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Usually outpatient. |
| Side
Effects : |
Burning, itching, swelling,
redness. Temporary tingling, Lightening of treated skin. Acute sensitivity
to sun; loss of ability to make pigment (tan). |
| Risks
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Tiny whiteheads (temporary);
infection; scarring; flare-up of skin allergies, fever blisters, cold
sores. Abnormal color changes (permanent). |
| Recovery
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Back to work : 2 weeks. More
strenuous activities: 4 to 6 weeks. Fading of redness: about 3 months.
Return of pigmentation/sun exposure: 6 to 12 months. |
Duration
of
Results :
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Permanent, although new wrinkles
may form as skin ages. |
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| Procedure
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Plump up
creased, furrowed, or sunken facial skin; add fullness to lips and
backs of hands. Works best on thin, dry, light-colored skin. |
| Length
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15 minutes to 1 hour per session. |
| Anesthesia
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Collagen : usually none; local
may be included with the injection. Fat: local. |
| In/Outpatient
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Outpatient. |
| Side
Effects : |
Temporary stinging, throbbing,
or burning sensation. Faint redness, swelling, excess fullness. |
| Risks
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Collagen: allergic reaction
including rash, hives, swelling, or flu-like symptoms; possible triggering
of connective-tissue or autoimmune diseases. (A skin test is required
before collagen treatment to determine whether an allergy exists.)
Both: Contour irregularities, infection. |
Duration
of
Results :
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Variable; a few months to
1 year. |
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