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Medium chemical peels include TCA (trichloracetic acid), Jessner’s and retinoic acid. Here you will learn about the risks of each, what they are typically recommended to treat and some possible alternatives. All of the treatments are accompanied by certain risks and side effects. Redness, burning, itching and irritation are among the most common. Scarring is a possibility. Results might not turn out as hoped. The individual acids are accompanied by specific risks, which are covered below. TCA is a combination of acetic acid, hydrogen, methyl and chlorine. It is used to remove warts, tattoos, fine surface wrinkles, certain kinds of blemishes and to even out skin pigmentation. Several treatments are often necessary to achieve the desired results. Pre-treatment with the prescription wrinkle cream Retin-A or a cream containing alpha hydroxy acid may be recommended. Alone, alpha hydroxy acid is a weak peel. Retin-A is a weak form of retinoic acid. There is a risk of scarring, especially if a concentration higher than 35% is used, because TCA kills normal healthy cells. For that reason, most professionals use a lower concentration. The lower concentration is accompanied by a decreased risk of scarring, but also increases the likelihood that additional treatments will be necessary. Retinoic and Jessner’s are medium chemical peels that are sometimes combined. The peel is not as deep as that of TCA, but the risk of scarring or “over-peeling” is very low. If Jessner’s and retinoic acid are used together, Jessner’s is applied first to increase the penetration of the retinoic acid. Procedures vary from one office to another, but usually the patient leaves the office with the peel in place. The actually peeling typically takes place on the third day. It is similar to the peeling that accompanies severe sunburn. Jessner’s and retinoic acid are the medium chemical peels that are most commonly recommended for facial scars, because the risk of scarring is lower. The acids do not actually kill healthy cells, they simply burn away some of the top layers of skin cells. Any peel will increase your sensitivity to sunlight, in some cases permanently. You will need to allow time for your face to heal, which usually means about a week off from work. The alternatives include natural products that work to correct cosmetic problems over time, without causing unwanted side effects. Ingredients like Shea butter, coenzyme Q10, keratin and vitamin E are among the solutions that work to reduce wrinkles, blemishes and pigmentation problems. In other words, there are some problems like warts where medium chemical peels are called for. But in most cases, there is a less risky alternative. Gordon Hall Is Fervent About Enabling You And Everyone To Live A Healthy Lifestyle. Get my free five-part mini course on the benefits of Pure Natural Anti Aging Skin Care. To sign up for the course and more tips on the importance of Anti Aging Skin Care, visit my website at Healthy-Natural-Skin-Site.com
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