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From Dr. Gross
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 thank you for being such a wonderful doctor, and also for your kindness and doing such a great job on my face.
Thank you,
Jennifer
To say that I am pleased seems so inadequate for the way I feel about the surgery, the pre-op treatment, the post op-treatment and the entire experience was extremely superb. You are without a doubt, and with no exception, the very best at what you do.
Warmest Regards,
Nancy
