Chemical Peel: Q&A
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I have seen some photos and reviews of a "deep peel," but I don't understand what it is. How is it different than a regular chemical or maybe laser peel?
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Makenzie
in Seattle, WA
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Deep chemical peel
Hello,
Chemical peels are generally classified as:
-superficial chemical peel
-medium chemical peel
-deep chemical peel
A deep chemical peel (such as a Gordon-Baker Phenol Peel) can produce dramatic results for patients with a lot of wrinkling. Although the results are often spectacular, there is a longer associated downtime and healing period. Usually a deep peel is done under general or sedation anesthesia. It should only be performed on patients with lighter skin tones...
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Deep Peel
As compared with microdermabrasion or light chemical peels, a MicroLaserPeel is considered a "deep peel." It is a deeper treatment that precisely removes the outermost layers of skin, and treats wrinkles, scars, acne scars, keratoses, and irregular pigmentation. The treatment uses topical anesthesia in the office, and typically is repeated 2 to 4 times, spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. Healing takes 3 to 4 days and resembles a sunburn with redness beginning to fade by the third day, and can be...
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Deep Chemical Peel
A deep peel is a type of chemical peel that penetrates through several layers of skin. Usually a chemical called phenol is used for deep peels. The effect is basically a second degree burn. Of all the different types of chemical peels, deep peels carry the highest risk of side effects and complications.
Laser treatments, by comparison are much safer. The causes of sun damage and premature aging issues are rooted in the dermal layer of the skin. Lasers can make corrections in...
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A deep peel is on that penetrates more than a half millimeter below the skin surface.
This is generally as noted Baker Gordon phenol, but it is possible to peel to this depth with Phenol 89%. The strongest TCA is generally limited to 35% because 50% or more can cause unpredictable scaring. TCA 35% is considered a very light medium depth peel (some would argue a deep superficial peel). The deepest of laser resurfacing are only medium depth (approximately 350 microns) so that the strongest of the chemical peels are much more powerful than any laser...
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