chemical peel

Want to look and feel vibrant without going under the knife? Chemical peeling can be your ideal option to get fully rejuvenated skin! However, you will need to find an experienced provider so that you can achieve the desired results from chemical peel treatment.

At DermoRita Skin Clinic, Dr. Sarita Sanke, is a top-notch aesthetic dermatologist in Delhi who takes pride in offering a comprehensive range of innovative treatments to improve the skin’s radiance and restore the skin’s youthful vitality. One of her expertise is Chemical peeling. She offers all kinds of chemical peels as per the skin type and condition of an individual.

Benefits of Getting Chemical Peel

Chemical peels are used to treat a wide range of skin concerns by facilitating skin exfoliation using acids. The common skin concerns addressed best by chemical peels include aging skin, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, acne, and poor skin texture and tone.

Chemical peel treatment is a minimally invasive, quick procedure that can be performed to treat aesthetic skin issues of the face, upper back, shoulders, underarms, and back of the hands. It provides refreshing, evenly-toned, ultra-clean, glowing, healthy-looking skin which ultimately enhances one’s appearance and boosts one’s confidence and esteem. The procedure is associated with minimal discomfort and less extensive downtime.

At DermoRita Skin Clinic, chemical peel skin lightening treatment in Delhi is customised based on one’s unique needs. One can also book a visit with Dr. Sarita Sanke for more details on this amazing treatment for adding a youthful glow to your skin.

What is Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a name given to an aesthetic skincare service wherein an acid solution is applied to the skin to peel off its top layers and reveal underlying fresh, clear, smooth, youthful skin.

How Does Chemical Peel Work?

In a chemical peel treatment in Delhi provided by Dr. Sarita Sanke, an acid solution is applied to the skin. The acid induces controlled skin damage and works to exfoliate the skin- removing the outermost damaged/affected skin layers. It promotes the body’s natural healing response which leads to the production of new skin cells and collagen and elastin structural protein fibres, ultimately improving the overall health and looks of the treated skin.

Types of Chemical Peel

DermaRita Skin Clinic offers three kinds of chemical peels to address different skin concerns. These are:

Superficial peels- This is the mildest form of chemical peels, recommended for anyone with minor skin issues such as uneven skin texture, dullness, mild hyperpigmentation, acne, and mild dyschromia. Examples include alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid and lactic acid. Such peels contain mild acid that acts to remove only the skin epidermis. Treatment with these peels needs to be repeated many times in week intervals to get the desired results.
Medium-depth peels- This type of peel is more intense than superficial peels and is commonly recommended for anyone having multiple keratoses, pigmentary disorders, solar lentigines, and superficial scars. Examples include beta hydroxy acids like salicylic acid. Such peels act only to remove epidermal and upper dermal skin layers. Treatment with these peels needs repetition but not much as superficial peels.
Deep peels- This kind of chemical peel is the most intensive and typically recommended for severe photoaging, deep or coarse wrinkles, precancerous skin lesions, and deep scars. Examples include a high concentration of trichloroacetic acid and phenol. Such peels act to remove skin up to the middle of the dermis. A single deep peel treatment session is usually enough to get the desired results.

For more details on peel treatment in Delhi for skin rejuvenation, consult skin expert Dr. Sarita Sanke at DermoRita Skin Clinic.

Before Chemical peel

Chemical peel treatment needs some skin preparation beforehand to ensure optimal results and to have minimal risk of serious reactions or complications. Dermatologist, Dr. Dr. Sarita Sanke recommends following pre-treatment instructions before going with a chemical peel session:

Avoid excessive direct sun exposure and use of tanning beds. Diligently apply sunscreens and wear sun-protective clothing in the days leading up to the chemical peel treatment to prevent sun damage.
Stop using any skin product that irritates the skin or certain medications as advised by a dermatologist.
Properly cleanse the skin to be treated.

Chemical Peel Procedure

Chemical peel treatment can be undergone as an outpatient procedure at a dermatologist’s office. The professional starts with the procedure by first thoroughly cleansing the skin. Next, petroleum jelly is applied to the corners of the eyes, nose, and lips to protect those sites from acid injury. In the case of deep peel treatment for a large area, general anesthesia may be given beforehand to ensure comfort throughout the treatment.

Once the skin is prepped for the treatment, the chosen strength of the acid solution is evenly applied over the treatment area to create a controlled injury and reveal new skin from underneath. The acid solution is applied with the help of a gauze piece. Different candidates have different coatings of acid solution and the skin is left undisturbed for a time as per the type of peel used and the severity of the skin concern being addressed.

As the acid solution is applied to the skin, the candidates may feel a burning sensation lasting for about 5-10 minutes, followed by a stinging sensation. The skin is soothed at this time by neutralising the area with a cold paper mask. For candidates who are provided with medium peels, cold compresses are used to soothe the skin while those who receive deep peels would have to get surgical dressing on their wounded skin and may need painkillers. The procedure ends with the application of moisturisers and skin-brightening masks.

Recovery and Aftercare

Following the chemical peel treatment, it's normal to expect some redness, peeling, or flaking of the skin as the old, damaged skin gets replaced with fresh, rejuvenated skin.

To ensure a smooth and quick recovery, Dr. Sarita Sanke, skin doctor in Delhi recommends to follow these aftercare instructions:

Do not pick or scratch peeling skin as it could leave a scar or cause infection.
Keep the treated area clean and well-moisturised to promote healing and help maintain the desired results of the treatment.
Avoid sunlight exposure and apply sunscreen of high SPF daily to protect freshly peeled skin from further damage and reduce the risk of discoloration.
Do not indulge in any activities that cause excessive sweating or excessive heating and irritation of the treated area.
Avoid hot baths, hot showers, saunas, and steam rooms as they can make newly peeled skin more sensitive and delay its healing.
Go ahead with the dermatologist-recommended post-peel skincare regimen.

Good Candidates for Chemical Peel Treatment

Chemical peel in Delhi is an ideal option for anyone who desires to revitalise their skin, is in good overall health, holds realistic expectations from their treatment outcomes, and is willing to be committed to following post-treatment instructions provided by the skincare professional.

Individuals of any skin type, from fair to dark complexion can undergo chemical peel treatment to treat their unwelcomed skin conditions or ailments.

These include fine lines, wrinkles, acne, scars, premature skin aging caused by sun exposure, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. Deep peels are appropriate for individuals looking for non-invasive treatment for skin conditions like rosacea, melasma, and precancerous growths.

Chemical Peel’s candidacy is exempted in the following cases:

Sunburn or deep sun tanning of the area to be treated
Recent surgery at the treatment site
Any recent photo or radio-chemotherapy
Cryotherapy is done within 6-8 weeks prior to the chemical peel
Vitiligo
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Currently having acute herpes infection or a strong likelihood of it
Consumption of Vitamin A preparations during the past half-year
Strong susceptibility to hypertrophic or keloid scars or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Having personal medical records of autoimmune disease or any condition that weakens the immune system
Use of Acc-utane in the past year
Wounded or excessively sensitive skin at the treatment site.

When you consult Dr. Sarita Sanke for the first time, she will thoroughly assess your current skin condition, listen to your treatment goals and expectations, and accordingly confirm your candidacy for treatment with a particular type of chemical peel. One can also consult her to get more details on chemical peel cost in Delhi.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What side effects can I expect from my chemical peel treatment?

After application of chemical peel, especially medium or deep peel, you might experience skin irritations such as skin reddening, dryness, more sensitivity, itching, burning, and potential crusting and scaling of the superficial skin layers. Usually, these side effects resolve in some time as the treated skin gets used to the acid peel. In extremely rare cases, chemical peel treatment could cause slight pain, pigmentation changes, weeping wounds, scarring, or delayed wound healing. These side effects are preventable with appropriate aftercare and sun protection of the treated area.

2. How long can I enjoy the desired results of my chemical peel treatment?

The aesthetic skin improvements provided by chemical peel treatment are temporary as the skin appearance can continue to change with age.

Visit now at DermoRita Skin Clinic to get the benefits of skin brightening and lightening chemical peel treatment in Greater Kailash, Delhi.