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One particular cosmetic procedure that is growing in popularity today is that of the chemical peel. Just like any procedure currently there is always going to be side effects, dangers and risks associated with them. The chemical peel is a great way to rejuvenate your skin by getting rid of those old dead skin cells found on the outermost layer of the epidermis. Along with the removal of these skin cells and the outermost layer of skin, scars, fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage as well as discolorations in the skin’s pigment go with them. It is important to note that the chemicals used in the chemical peel include vinegar, fruit extract, sugar cane and of course some type of acid. The type of acid that is used depends on the type of procedure that is performed and how deep of penetration you are looking to get.
While in general the side effects associated with a superficial or a medium skin peel are far and few between, the deep chemical peel has some serious side effects associated with it due to the strength of the acid that is used in the procedure.
For starters one has to remember that the chemical peel utilizes an acid as a means to penetrate the layers of skin allowing them to dissolve and be peeled away. The dilution of these acids may vary from clinic to clinic but they all hold one thing in common, they are an acid that is designed to dissolve your skin which means that all of them bring with them the chance of a chemical burn. These chemical burns are no fun either. A chemical burn for starters could have no side effects, but they could have effects like disfiguring scars. The chemical burns can cause the skin to re-grow into the wrong pigment tone. While this may not be a big issue for some people the fact is that if your skin is darker in tone or even if you have freckles then this pigment discoloration can be unsightly and stand out in comparison to the surrounding untreated skin.
The burns could last for a few days before fading away which is what would be expected from a superficial treatment, or they can last for several months before they start to fade away. |
