There are a variety of chemical facial peels of the market. The most common chemical facial peels include phenol, TCA, and glycolic acid peels. Also, many lasers are available to refreshen the skin and rid the skin of a variety of pigmented skin lesions and fine lines; however, lasers are very expensive and often can go deeper into the skin than is desirable.
For fine wrinkles, blemishes, and pigmentation a TCA peel might work best. This peel is considered a medium-depth peel as apposed to a deep phenol peel. It takes only 20 minutes to apply and causes minimal discomfort to the patient. There is mild stinging for approximately two minutes, and there is even less stinging that lasts up to three to four hours. It takes approximately seven to ten days for the skin to go through its peeling process. Because TCA, or trichloroacetic acid, is a very light peel, there is never any rawness to the skin, and there is only a very superficial peeling of the skin with the skin turning dark and peeling off. When the new skin underneath the peel is present, which is at seven to ten days, the skin looks cleaner, finer, and more aesthetically pleasing with fewer blemishes and fewer fine lines, particularly around the crow's feet in the lower eyelids and around the mouth area. A TCA peels can be done and repeated every three months because they are very safe and the risk factors exceptionally low. However, a TCA peel should only be done by MDs, particularly physicians or plastic surgeons, who are well-trained in this technique. They should not be, done by nurses or spas because they are not under absolute direct one-on-one observation by a trained plastic surgeon.
Patients are very satisfied with TCA peels because they get rid of dark circles around the eyes, help the fine lines, and have a high success rate of getting rid of age spots or pigmented lesions that are present throughout the face as one gets older. A TCA peel can also get good results at a fraction of the cost of laser treatments. After the chemical peel is applied, the patient is asked to use ointment, such as Vaseline or Aquaphor Ointment, on the face three times a day for one week until the peeling is complete. They are also to avoid the sun for approximately two weeks and to use sunblock thereafter and a hat for another two to three months. Rarely does a patient need more than two peels if they take good care of their skin, avoid the sun, use a good sunblock, and wear a hat when going out in strong sunlight. A variety of other products can be used following a TCA peel that can help sustain the results of the peel, including glycolic acid products, vitamin C products, bleaching agent products, and a non-irritating sunblock.
Dr. Clavin is a board certified plastic and recontructive surgeon practicing is Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Clavin's background is wide and varied. He achieved remarkable recognition as a physician and surgeon at a very young age. He developed and patented the "Non Surgical Eyelift" as well as a complete line of Glycolic Acid and Vitamin C skin care products. He has appeared on National and Regional television many times. For a detailed explanation of Dr. Clavin's background please visit his website at http://www.clavin.com
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