Chemical peeling, that is, chemical peels, is most often applied for cosmetic reasons such as spot, scar and wrinkle treatment. It is also used to lighten acne scars on the face, to treat acne, and to remove precancerous lesions.
It is an auxiliary treatment method in the treatment of acne and blemishes. Chemical peeling is used by applying a chemical solution to the skin, peeling the upper layer of the skin and improving and correcting the skin.
Chemical peeling, according to the depth level of the process; classified as superficial, medium and deep. This classification is made according to which layer of the skin the peeling method is applied to. Today, superficial and medium depth applications are made more frequently. Instead of deep peeling applications, laser peeling and dermabrasion methods are more preferred. While superficial peels can be applied at weekly intervals, moderate peels can be applied at 3-6 month intervals. All chemical peeling applications have certain risks, which are rare.
Reasons for Superficial Peeling:
Regulating uneven, dry skin
Removal of fine wrinkles
acne treatment
In stain problems
Chemical peeling can be applied in the office environment. It does not require operating room conditions.
It creates only a slight stinging feeling during superficial peeling applications. Does not require anesthesia.
Temporary redness, crusting and peeling may occur after superficial peeling. Such complaints can be eliminated by adjusting the peeling according to the skin type.
With superficial peeling, temporary redness, crusting and dryness do not prevent daily life and working life. After a regular peeling treatment, the skin becomes more vibrant and bright. Sunscreen cream should be used in daily skin care after the treatment and during the session intervals.
Treatment areas are kept cool (eg soothing water sprays)
Shells should not be removed. There may be traces.
Light moisturizers are used after superficial peeling, and intense moisturizers are used after deep peeling.
At least 6 months should be protected from the sun.
After superficial peeling, a healthier and more vibrant skin appearance occurs. As the treatment continues, the structure of the skin becomes healthier.
Many methods can be used in the treatment of sunspots. The character and depth of the stain is very important to get results in sunspot treatments. If you have melasma-type sunspot, treatment methods may be:
Chemical peeling
Skin rejuvenation methods
sun protection
If you have large freckle-type spots called lentigo, treatment methods are as follows:
laser therapy
Ice therapy (cryotherapy)
Chemical peeling
spot creams
Chemical peels have been used in the treatment of sunspots for many years. Many chemical agents are used in melasma-type sunspots. There are methods such as Cosmelan, Dermamelan, Spot peel, Obagi system, Green peeling.
Methods such as PRP and dermaroller are very effective in renewing and rejuvenating the skin, removing scars and treating blemishes.
In the treatment of skin blemishes, first of all, the blemish should be diagnosed correctly. Skin spots can be caused by sun spots, freckles, age spots, skin moles, birthmarks, hereditary diseases, vascular spots or a skin disease. There is a separate treatment for each skin blemish. Some stains are very easy to treat, while others can be difficult to treat. Here, the skin color of the patient, the sensitivity of the skin, genetic structure, hormones, lifestyle and age are as effective as the diagnosis of the skin spot.
Those with skin blemishes should use sunscreen cream. Must be at least a factor of 30 or above. Those with oily and combination skin should choose oil-free and non-pore-clogging products in order to avoid acne problems when using a preservative. The effect time of sunscreens is 4 hours. For this reason, the protectors should be applied again in the morning, noon and afternoon hours. Washing should be renewed after swimming in the sea or pool. Sunscreens in powder form can be easily applied during business hours due to their practical application. They also provide psychological relief by closing the stain. Many patients with skin blemishes state that their blemishes increase in summer despite using sunscreen. Because while protective creams prevent some of the sun’s rays from reaching the skin, they cannot prevent other rays. In addition, the duration of action is short. If you rely on sunscreen and stay under the sun, the color cells in the spot area will immediately darken as they tend to produce more color. Therefore, it is necessary to stay in the shade, wear a hat, and be careful not to stay outside when the sun is high.
Skin blemish sun protection: Those with skin blemishes should use sunscreen cream. Must be at least a factor of 30 or above. Those with oily and combination skin should choose oil-free and non-pore-clogging products in order to avoid acne problems when using a preservative. The effect time of sunscreens is 4 hours. For this reason, the protectors should be applied again in the morning, noon and afternoon hours. Washing should be renewed after swimming in the sea or pool. Sunscreens in powder form can be easily applied during business hours due to their practical application. They also provide psychological relief by closing the stain. Many patients with skin blemishes state that their blemishes increase in summer despite using sunscreen. Because while protective creams prevent some of the sun’s rays from reaching the skin, they cannot prevent other rays. In addition, the duration of action is short. If you rely on sunscreen and stay under the sun, the color cells in the spot area will immediately darken as they tend to produce more color. Therefore, it is necessary to stay in the shade, wear a hat, and be careful not to stay outside when the sun is high.
