The procedure, which is now at the peak of popularity in the world of cosmetology, is chemical peeling. It makes it possible to get rid of scars, age spots and inflammation, smoothes mimic wrinkles and improves the overall tone of the dermis. Modern women are also pleased with the low price of chemical peeling for the face. In a word, not a procedure, but a fairy tale. Is it true? Let's find out.
Characteristics of the procedure
The main task of chemical peeling is the effect on the epidermis with the help of a special acid composition. Depending on the aggressiveness of the preparations, acid molecules can only penetrate the upper layers of the skin or affect its entire structure. Chemical peeling is carried out for the face in order to eliminate chronic inflammation, smooth wrinkles, treat acne and post-acne. With this procedure, you can even out the surface of the epidermis, which is covered with scars and very large pores. Also acids are easycope with pigmentation, unevenness of various kinds and acne. It turns out that chemical peeling is simply indispensable for people who have visible skin problems and want to fix them quickly and painlessly. But it is worth remembering that with the help of such a procedure, you can simply increase the tone of the epidermis, make it more "alive", fresh and radiant. It is only important to choose directly the type of chemical peel that will eliminate specific problems. Otherwise, you may encounter unwanted side effects.
Varieties of procedure
It is extremely important to remember that chemical peels are based on acids, which not only exfoliate the upper layer of the epithelium, but also restore its entire structure. To what extent do you want to cleanse your face? What preparations are useful for this? It is in these questions that the classification of the types of this procedure lies. With the help of a concentrate of low-percentage acids, superficial peeling is carried out. It is suitable for those who just want to tighten pores, cleanse their skin a bit and give it a matte sheen. More aggressive acids are used if chemical peeling is performed for the face of the middle degree. This procedure is necessary for those who are struggling with black dots, small rashes, or for the first time in their lives faced with mimic wrinkles. The final step is a deep chemical peel. This is a very aggressive procedure, as the acid penetrates below the basal layer of the skin. Such peeling is necessary for those who are constantly struggling with acne, as well asladies who want to radically rejuvenate and get rid of a dozen wrinkles. Now let's learn more about each of these three options.
Surface technique
During this procedure, the upper, keratinized layers of the skin are exfoliated. This is an excellent choice for those who want to get rid of enlarged pores, blackheads and small pimples. The effect of peeling is short-lived, so it will have to be repeated from time to time. Immediately after the procedure, the skin is not covered with red spots, does not tighten, which makes it possible, after leaving the cosmetologist's office, to go about your business. The most interesting thing is that you can do such a chemical peel at home, since all the necessary components are always in the pharmacy, and the procedure itself has no side effects. After reading this, did you realize that light peeling is for you? Then write down the list of necessary acids that will be required for the procedure:
- salicylic acid 20%;
- glycol;
- dairy;
- pyruvic;
- retinoids.
Advantages and disadvantages of light peeling
To begin with, let's list all the advantages of such a procedure:
- She is absolutely safe.
- The number of complications or side effects is almost zero.
- The effect of peeling comes instantly, while the skin maintains a he althy appearance.
- No need to wait long for redness and flaking to subside. These aspects simply do not exist during such a procedure.
Now let's move on to discussing the shortcomings of light peeling. In fact,they cannot be called big minuses, they are rather just nuances:
- If you do a light chemical peel in the salon, you will have to fork out a lot. For the desired effect, 5-6 procedures should be performed at intervals of one week.
- This type of cleansing is only suitable for young and not very problematic skin.
- Light peeling does not cure acne, does not get rid of comedones and large suppurations.
Medium action peeling
This treatment is aimed at fighting wrinkles, as well as solving serious skin problems. Among these are comedones, acne, post-acne, streptoderma and others. Acidic substances penetrate deep into the skin, affecting the basal layer. With their help, all of the above ailments are treated very quickly, and the effect is fixed for about a year. According to reviews of a medium-type chemical peel, after the procedure you will need to spend at home from 5 to 7 days. This is due, firstly, with hyperemia of the face, and secondly, with fine peeling. After a week, the skin is completely restored, the problems are left behind, and the woman simply enjoys her reflection in the mirror. Now let's list the components that are used during this procedure:
- salicylic acid 30%;
- trichloroacetic acid;
- Jessner's solution.
The price of chemical peeling of this type of face is somewhat high. This is due to the high cost of Jessner's solution compared to other acids.
Benefits anddisadvantages
The advantages of a medium action chemical peel are as follows:
- Age-related disorders are corrected: skin laxity is eliminated, scars and wrinkles are smoothed, age spots are whitened.
- Eliminates inflammation of any kind: dermatitis, pimples, acne.
- Improves skin tone, which has a rejuvenating effect.
- Increases the thickness of the epidermis, making it less susceptible to external stimuli.
The disadvantages of such peeling are as follows:
- The procedure is extremely unpleasant and sometimes even painful.
- Possible side effects. Therefore, such peeling should only be carried out by a professional.
- After the procedure, the skin needs long-term treatment. Once a week you will have to visit a beauty parlor.
- A week falls out of life, as it is necessary to stay at home so that the effects of the peeling self-destruct.
Deep peeling
This is the most difficult type of procedure. It is no longer carried out by a cosmetologist, but by a specialist doctor, and the procedure is carried out in a hospital under general anesthesia. Yes, this is something akin to an operation, only here nothing is cut out and pumped up, but burned out. The high price of a deep chemical peel (see below for details) is also justified, since the effect of it lasts for about a decade, possibly for all the remaining years. It is important to remember that such a procedure can be done only once in a lifetime, since it has a lot of negative consequences and a very long rehabilitation period. No need to specifythe names of the drugs that are used during deep cleaning, since access to them is provided only to experienced he alth workers. The purpose of such a complex and dangerous operation is the complete removal of huge scars and scars, the elimination of serious skin lesions.
Deep chemical peel: pros and cons
As such, this procedure has no advantages. It has indications that can be determined by a dermatologist or other medical specialist. Deep peeling is done when needed:
- Cope with the problem of skin aging. If there is no desire to inject Botox or do plastic surgery, you can resort to peeling. The procedure will eliminate all wrinkles, and flabby skin will return its former elasticity.
- Remove huge pigmented areas or get rid of scars, deep scars and dermatitis that develops into ulcers.
Now is the time to describe all the shortcomings, but rather the consequences of such a procedure:
- The operation is performed under general anesthesia, but after the person wakes up, pain continues to pester him for a long time.
- There is a very high risk that there will be complications (it may even begin intoxication of the whole organism).
- Recovery (or home) period after peeling is at least 2 months.
- Until six months you will have to hide from the sun's rays.
Cost of treatments
The price of a chemical peel depends on many factors:
- type of procedure: superficial, medianor deep;
- components that the beautician uses;
- the clinic itself or the salon where the procedure is scheduled.
It is also important to remember that peeling can be done in far from the most prestigious salon for a low cost and at the same time get the desired effect. And you can spend a lot of money on the procedure, and then sign up again to improve the result, but still not see the desired effect. Therefore, you just need to find the very beautician who will adapt directly to your needs. On average, you can display the following price tag:
- Surface peeling will cost 3000 rubles.
- Medium cleaning will cost approximately 6,000 rubles.
- The price of a deep chemical peel is calculated by the number of square centimeters to be treated (one square centimeter costs about 1,500 rubles).
Procedure progress
Before signing up for peeling, you just need to see the beautician who will carry out this procedure in advance. He will select the composition you need, establishing what kind of problems bother you. Perhaps he will find hidden flaws in your skin that also need to be corrected. Based on all these data, the course of the procedure and its cost will be formed. Next, we proceed to a step-by-step description of all the manipulations of the beautician:
- Removing the oily layer from the skin and its complete cleaning. If the pores are too clogged, the specialist can pre-clean with ultrasound or mechanically. After that, the chemical composition will literally"poured" into open and cleansed pores, which will contribute to the achievement of the highest quality result.
- Now the chemical mixture will be applied layer by layer on the face, except for the areas around the eyes and lips.
- The next step is to neutralize the acid compounds that are present in the chemical composition.
- After some time, the skin is peeled off and soothing creams, masks or other products are applied to it.
Contraindications
Yes, we will not argue, the procedure is very tempting, as it has a good effect on the skin, and the price is attractive. It would seem that a great opportunity to finally get rid of acne or look 10 years younger! But before contacting a cosmetologist, it is extremely important to study the list of reasons for which chemical peeling is contraindicated:
- Inflammation of the skin caused by a viral infection.
- Problems with blood vessels.
- Tumours.
- Keloid scars.
- Cosmetological operations, if less than six months have passed since they were carried out.
- Epilepsy.
- Breastfeeding or carrying a baby.
In all other cases, it is quite possible to decide on such a procedure. Photos before and after chemical peels clearly demonstrate its effectiveness. The skin is almost completely leveled, whitened and acquires a he althy and attractive appearance.
Home peeling
Surely many women prefer to careon their own, and this is not surprising. Folk remedies are no less effective than expensive salon procedures. In addition, professional cosmetics can be purchased and applied independently, all this will save a lot. There is nothing difficult in doing a chemical peel for the face at home. It is only important to remember that you can carry out only one type of this procedure - superficial. It is better to repeat the peeling every week to achieve complete cleansing than to bring the face to a burn at once. So, what will it take to carry out such a procedure yourself?
From preparation to rehabilitation
You need to start a chemical peel at home with the preparation of the skin, that is, with its cleaning. A few hours before the procedure, you can steam, clean the pores and lightly scrub your face. Immediately before the procedure, apply a very oily cream or Vaseline to the area around the eyes and lips. The remaining areas of the skin are wiped with alcohol to degrease. Now we move on to applying the solution itself. You can choose one of the acids that were presented in the list above, or you can make a "cocktail" out of them. Separately, we note that lactic acid will be the best solution for any type of skin. It both reliably cleanses the skin and does not dry it to the same extent as the other components. Using a cotton pad, apply the solution to the face, hold it until the tingling becomes unbearable, but no more than 7 minutes, and then withRinse with sponges and water. The most important thing is to thoroughly moisturize the skin with a cream or mask after such a procedure.
Other peels
As it turns out, some foods have the same exfoliating properties as acids and salon mixtures. In addition, procedures based on natural ingredients will not only cleanse the skin, but also nourish it with hundreds of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. A similar cleaning method is something between a mask and peeling. After applying the composition, the skin will only slightly peel off, and during the procedure itself, a slight burning sensation and itching is acceptable. Natural peels are ideal for thin, sensitive and dry skin. And all because their composition is perfectly balanced. It contains both softening components, and drying, and moisturizing. There are a lot of recipes for making such a homemade peeling. The main thing is to choose a product that will contain natural acids. We decided to describe in detail a few examples.
Recipes for home peeling
Almond peeling mask is ideal for dry skin:
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal;
- same amount of chopped almonds;
- 50ml brewed green tea;
- a tablespoon of heavy cream.
The components are mixed and applied to pre-cleansed skin for 10 minutes.
For normal to combination skin, peeling based on natural lactic acid is suitable:
- 2 tablespoonscottage cheese;
- 3 tablespoons of sour milk (you can take expired kefir, whey or yogurt).
The products are mixed and applied to the face for 20 minutes.
For dry and sensitive skin, nature has prepared the simplest peeling recipe. You will need to grind a handful of unripe grapes into gruel and spread the mixture on your face and neck. This product is saturated with glycolic acid, which evens out the surface of the epidermis and rejuvenates.
Chemical peeling reviews
Most ladies are positive about this procedure. Yes, it has a few scary aspects, such as intense redness, peeling, and pain. But after the rehabilitation ends, women look at their renewed faces and see that wrinkles and scars have disappeared, pores have become less noticeable. The skin is brighter and looks he althier, more elastic and more attractive.
