Chemical Peel – CAQ
What are the chemicals used?
Various strengths of trichloroacetic acid [TCA] -25%, 30%, 35%; and Phenol.
What is included with the procedure?
Restore wrinkled, blemished, unevenly pigmented, or sun-damaged facial skin, using a chemical solution to peel away skin’s top layers. Works best on fair, sun-damaged skin with medium or deep wrinkles.
How long will this take?
1 hour for full face.
What type of anesthesia do you use?
None for TCA. Sedation & EKG monitoring may be used (or brief General Anesthesia) for Phenol Peel.
Is this an inpatient or outpatient procedure?
This is an outpatient procedure at Primera Surgery Center.
What are the common side effects?
Both: Temporary throbbing, tingling, swelling, redness; acute sensitivity to sun.
What are my risks?
Both: Tiny whiteheads (temporary); infection; scarring; flare-up of skin allergies, fever blisters, cold sores, pigmenation change. Phenol: Abnormal color changes (permanent); heart irregularities (rare).
How long is the recovery time?
Phenol: Formation of new skin: 14 to 21 days. Normal activities: 2 to 4 weeks. Full healing and fading of redness: 3 to 6 months TCA: New skin within 5 to 10 days, pinkness for 1 month. Sun avoidance 3 months after a peel is very important.
How long will I enjoy my results?
Phenol: permanent, although new wrinkles may form as skin ages. TCA: variable, usually 3-5 years (temporary).
Call today to see if you are a candidate for Chemical Peel at Primera Plastic Surgery with Orlando’s recognized expert in Facial Plastic Surgery, Edward J. Gross, MD.
