Real Improvement In Your Skin

Chemical peeling involves the application of a chemical exfoliant (acid or base) to remove layers of damaged skin.

Chemical peels are graded (very superficial to deep) depending on the depth of penetration and the layer of skin that is removed with a peel. Depending on the amount and depth of photodamage, real improvement in sun spots, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation may require different depths of chemical peels. Dr. Marotta performs Medium (Jessner 35% TCA) to Deep (Bakers Phenol) Chemical Peels.

What can be treated with a Medium to Deep Chemical Peel?

Sun damaged skin and age spots on the face, hands, shoulders/back, chest, and neck
Acne scars
Hyperpigmentation

Oily skin
Reduction of fine to deep wrinkles – e.g. Crow’s feet, lipstick lines
Destruction of skin lesions

Medium to Deep Chemical Peel Procedure

Medium depth chemical peels are performed using Jessners 35% TCA solution. They may be performed under local anesthesia in the office or in the operating room under sedation. The agent is applied to the face evenly and the depth of penetration carefully monitored. Deep chemical peels are mixed by Dr. Marotta using phenol and other ingredients in various concentrations to make Hetter’s Peel or Baker’s Phenol solutions. These peels are performed under IV sedation and monitoring. Deep chemical peels are only appropriate for select patients.

Medium to Deep Chemical Peel Recovery

The skin may appear red and swollen immediately following the procedure. The swelling is more pronounced with a deep chemical peel.

The skin will turn brown over 48 hours and slough over the next 7-10 days. Make-up and sunscreen/moisturizer can then be used. The underlying skin will appear pinker and healthier. This pink appearance completely fades in 2-3 weeks and easily covered with make-up. Continued improvement from these peels can be seen even up to a year following the procedure. A medium depth peel can be repeated every 6 months to 1 year. A deep chemical peel can only be done once.

Long Island light chemical peel model with brown hair

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When you schedule your consultation with Marotta Plastic Surgery Specialists, you can feel secure that the decision you are making is the right one for you. Dr. Marotta’s expertise and skill make him a top Long Island plastic surgeon who enjoys answering your questions. Schedule your consultation today to begin your journey to looking good and feeling good.

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