Wrinkles Removal
Wrinkles Go Away Like Magic!!!Sadly, the world that we live in today is no longer as clean and
undefiled as it used to be. Recent technological advancements
have done considerable damage to our environment. The air that
we breathe in and the water that we drink and bathe in isn't as
pure as it used to be. Out of all our body organs, it is the
skin that takes the worst beating from all these unfortunate
changes. But thanks to recent medical breakthroughs, we now have
treatments available to combat the harsh odds that the elements
have dealt us.
The harsh wind and sunlight, coupled with neglect, can cause
premature skin aging and leave unsightly lines and blemishes.
While topical drugs can address some problems, it is still not
enough to keep the face from looking dry and rough. A more
aggressive yet gentle form of treatment is needed to prevent the
face from further damage.
Chemical peeling is now being regarded as the best option to
give the skin a second lease at life. Chemical peels work by
removing the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the
skin. Peeling off the epidermis dramatically improves skin
texture, smoothing out wrinkles, erasing spots caused by
photo-aging and balancing the skin's color.
The chemical applied to the skin varies, depending on the extent
of skin damage. Light to medium chemical peels are advisable for
people who have age spots and pigment abnormalities or those
suffering from the early stages of photo-aging. Cosmetic
surgeons normally use either alpha-hydroxy (glycolic, lactic or
fruit acids) or trichloroacetic (TCA) acids for the said
procedure. Phenol peels, on the other hand, are recommended for
severely damaged skin.
TCA vs. AHA
While both TCA and AHA can be used to treat light
to moderately
damaged skin, the former proves to be more effective in
providing definite results. Dr. Mitchell E. Blum, a recognized
cosmetic surgeon who has been practicing for more than 25 years,
provides a deeper, more thorough peel, as opposed to AHA, which
may require several applications before results can be achieved.
He also states that a TCA skin peel mimics the results of a
Phenol peel, in that it penetrates the deeper layers of the
skin, but provides a shorter recovery period. TCA peel is also
quite affordable, and medical grade kits for home use can be
found online.
However, Dr. Blum advises the use of tretinoin (preferably
Retin-A), glycolic acid and other bleaching agents at least four
to six weeks prior to undergoing the procedure to prepare the
skin for the chemical peel. This is because tretinoin stimulates
the skin to heal faster while glycolic acid enhances the effect
of the tretinoin.
The Procedure
The procedure is fairly quick, consuming a maximum of one hour.
TCA is applied onto the face, focusing specifically on troubled
portions of the skin. Because of the burning sensation that the
TCA will generate, surgeons normally advise their patients to
drink painkillers or sedatives to relieve the discomfort. Ice
can also be applied to the skin to relieve the pain.
After The Procedure
Patients are advised to wash their face daily with gentle soap
and water, followed by the application of an oil-based or
steroid ointment. The skin will appear red for the first few
days but will eventually flake within four to seven days. To
achieve maximum effect, patients are advised to use sunblock to
avoid recurring skin problems.
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Written by: David Maillie
