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From Dr. Gross
Chemical peels, also known as chemexfoliation or derma-peeling, are a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, which causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. The new skin also is temporarily more sensitive to the sun.
Chemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It is helpful for those individuals with facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) are used for this purpose.
The precise formula used may be adjusted to meet each patient's needs. Although chemical peel may be performed in conjunction with a facelift, it is not a substitute for such surgery, nor will it prevent or slow the aging process. This provides basic information about certain types of chemical peel treatments and the results you might expect. Once you and Dr. Gross have decided on a specific peel program, be sure to ask about any details that you do not understand.
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Commonly Asked Questions
What are the chemicals used?
Phenol and trichloroacetic acid [TCA].
What is included with the procedure?
Restore wrinkled, blemished, unevenly pigmented, or sun-damaged facial skin, using a chemical solution to peel away skin's top layers. Works best on fair, thin skin with superficial wrinkles.
How long will this take?
1 hour for full face.
What type of anesthesia do you use?
None; sedation & EKG monitoring may be used / General.
Is this an inpatient or outpatient procedure?
This is an outpatient procedure at Primera Surgery Center.
What are the common side effects?
Both: Temporary throbbing, tingling, swelling, redness; acute sensitivity to sun.
What are my risks?
Both: Tiny whiteheads (temporary); infection; scarring; flare-up of skin allergies, fever blisters, cold sores. Phenol: Abnormal color changes (permanent); heart irregularities (rare).
How long is the recovery time?
Phenol: Formation of new skin: 7 to 21 days. Normal activities: 2 to 4 weeks. Full healing and fading of redness: 3 to 6 months TCA: New skin within 5 to 10 days.
How long will I enjoy my results?
Phenol: permanent, although new wrinkles may form as skin ages. TCA: variable (temporary).
Patient Testimonials
I just wanted to say thank you very much to Dr. Gross and all his staff for the excellent treatment that I received from the very first time I visited the clinic to the surgery day. Dr. Gross was really patient and really clear in the manner he explained the rhinoplasty procedure and its steps. It made me really happy and confident to receive a phone call from Dr. Gross the night after surgery to check how I was doing and if I needed anything. This shows that (thank God) there are still excellent doctors that really worry and take care of their patients from beginning to end. Thank you to everybody at Primera Plastic Surgery, you are the best! I am really happy with my procedure, can't wait to see the final results!
Izabella
I just wanted to thank all of you, for your kindness during this time of my surgery. In all my years dealing with fine Doctors, I have never had a doctor call my home to check on my progress. It is nice to know there is still a sweet and compassionate doctor who really does care. I guess that's why you're voted the number one surgeon in Orlando Magazine.
Thanks Again For All Your Kindness,
Pat
