This program consist of painting the
skin with an exfoliating irritant solution
(e.g: trichloracetic. a, glycolic. a).
Dr. Fanous performs 3 types of peels:
-"Light" is low in concentration and yields a mild degree (10 to 15%) of improvement.
-"Medium" is moderate in concentration and results in moderate (15 to 25%) improvement.
-"Concentrated" is high in concentration and produces a considerable (40 to 50%) improvement.
For optimum results, patients may need a
series of two peels: a first peel at the end of the preparation stage, followed a year later by a
second peel.
The procedure takes relatively little time
(20 minutes) and is done under local or general
anesthesia. It causes no pain, but a little discomfort. You can return home the same day.
Mild itching, crusting and redness appear
afterwards. These symptoms are relatively
painless. Your skin gradually improves, changing its color from red to a paler pink hue.
Following the peel, you are usually presentable
in 3 to 5 days (in the case of "light" and
"medium" peels) or in 5 to 10 days (following a "concentrated" peel). You then return gradually to a mild cream program (maintenance routine).
Your appearance will continue to improve steadily for 6 months to a year following the
peel. Therefore, be patient!
Occasionally, brown spots, pimples, large pores, some acne activity, some redness or some discoloration may be seen for the next 2 to 6 months. Persistence of skin discoloration, redness, large pores, or scars is not common, but possible.
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