Dermabrasion/Chemical Peel
Skin resurfacing can be done with a chemical such as TCA (Tricholoroacetic acid) applied to the skin in the office, in a hospital, or in a surgery center setting.
These procedures are done on an outpatient basis under sedation and local or general anesthesia. Light and medium depth peels do not require any anesthesia. After preparing the skin, a series of solutions may be applied. Light, moderate, or deep peels are available. A consultation is required to determine which type of peel (if any) will be most suitable for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The patient will be sent home with specific written instructions. The treated areas are washed, and medicated lotions are usually applied several times daily. After light peels, the treated skin turns red or pink and heals without crusting. After medium or deep peels, a superficial crust or membrane usually forms and peels off 3-7 days later like a sunburn blister -- revealing a new skin surface that is smoother. The skin redness after deeper peels fades in a month or two.
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