Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery by Deborah Seelig, M.D.

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Chemical Peels

    Glycolic Acid (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) - fruity acid peel superficial depth.

    TCA (Tri Chloro Acetic Acid) - medium depth

• 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.
• Length - 15 minutes to 2 hours.
• Anaesthesia - None.  Sedation & EKG monitoring may be used
• In/Outpatient - Outpatient.
• Side effects - Stinging, Throbbing, Tingling, Swelling, Redness; Sensitivity to sun, Lightening of treated skin, loss of ability to tan.
• Risks - Tiny whiteheads, Infection, Scarring, Flare-up of skin allergies, Fever blisters, Cold sores, Abnormal color changes (possibly permanent).
• Recovery - Back to work same day for Glycolic acid back to work same day.  Fading of redness a few hours.  TCA - new skin within 5 to 10 days.   Sun precautions strict for all peels.

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