The means used can be mechanical (lip dermabrasion, for example), chemical (light peels with glycolic acid, medium peels with trichloroacetic acid) or thermal (laserbrasion). In certain situations, more aggressive peels (phenol) can be used by practitioners particularly trained in their handling. These techniques make it possible to change the skin texture. Unfortunately, they can sometimes lead to permanent depigmentation. The most powerful should be considered very invasive, just like surgery.
There are different degrees of peeling chosen according to the size of the defect to be corrected, the area to be treated, the quality of the skin and the desired goal.
The superficial glycolic acid-based peel treats the first signs of skin aging, acts on fine lines, gives a clear and even complexion. Superficial peels (glycolic acid) allow you to lead a normal life because the desquamation is barely visible.
The medium peel acts on larger lesions such as permanent wrinkles and resistant spots. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) solutions are then used.
Medium peels are often compared to severe sunburn.
Deep peels revolutionize the entire structure of the skin, give extraordinary results on faces very damaged by the sun, and offer very convincing rejuvenation. Heavy consequences, total eviction for ten to fourteen days.
The peel is not recommended during pregnancy and contraindicated in the event of an outbreak of herpes.
For an optimal effect, maintenance is desirable at the rate of once a year for superficial peels. It can be repeated between 12 or 24 months for medium peels.
The deep peel is effective in a single session, but with much more delicate consequences.
