Chemical Peels

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

Deborah Seelig, M.D Plastic Surgeon

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

1733 Curie Drive, Suite 203 El Paso, Texas 79902

Chemical Peels

Links

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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.

Deborah Seelig, M.D. 1733 Curie Drive, Suite 203 El Paso, TX 79902 U.S.A. Tel (915) 541-8825