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Medical Skin Restoring with TCA EasyPeel
Skin is the largest organ of your body. Unlike the heart or lungs, the skin is also the only organ which is constantly exposed to the elements of the outside world. Over the years, exposure to the sun, wind and other factors can take a toll on your skin.
Many facial peel treatment options are designed to accelerate the removal of old dead cells at the surface of the skin, bringing forth the softer, smoother skin below. Peel treatments are very gentle, unlike the more aggressive Laser resurfacing techniques available and their associated side effects.
There are several types of chemical peel, each using different chemicals and fruit acids. Light and medium depth peels use TCA (Trichloroacetic acid) Peel. The gentler alternative is available in the form of a Glycolic Acid Peel.
The TCA peel works by causing sloughing or removal of the upper layers of skin. Normally these are the layers that are damaged by the elements such as sun, wind and neglect. By removing the upper layers of skin, the overall skin texture is dramatically smoothed, superficial wrinkles are quickly eliminated and colour irregularities are improved. The advantage of this peel is that its pasty like texture makes the application easy and ensures even uptake into the skin. Patients benefit by regaining a fresher more vibrant appearance.
It has been used for many years to treat facial wrinkles, age spots, pigment abnormalities, mask of pregnancy and other superficial skin problems such as sun damaged skin. (Including pre-cancerous lesions), acne / acne scarring, freckles, appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and the appearance of superficial scars.
The TCA Peel is one of the most innovative ways to easily and optimally rejuvenate the skin using a special based formulation.
The Treatment
When TCA is applied to the skin, it causes the top layers of cells to dry up and peel off over a period of several days. When the old skin has peeled off, it exposes a new layer of undamaged skin which has a smoother texture and more even colour.
TCA is applied to your skin. Treatment is administered in a single session, of around 15-30 minutes duration. During this period, you may experience a slight burning sensation. This sensation is so slight, no sedation or anaesthesia is required.
At the end of your treatment session, you will be provided with a treatment information leaflet. This document acts as a reference card to enable you to maximise the benefits from your treatment.
More than one TCA peel may be needed to achieve the desired result. This will be decided during your free consultation with a treatment doctor.
Aftercare
After having a TCA peel your new skin will be sensitive to sunlight for at least 6-8 weeks afterwards. During this time it is very important to protect the new skin with sunscreens, hats and the avoidance of strong sunlight.
What happens to my skin during a TCA peel?
When TCA is applied to the skin, it causes the top layers of cells to dry up and peel off over a period of several days. When the old skin has peeled off, it exposes a new layer of undamaged skin which has a smoother texture and more even colour.
How soon can I resume my normal outdoor activities?
Anyone who has had a TCA peel is more sensitive to sunlight for at least 6-8 weeks after their peel. During this time it is very important to protect the new skin with sunscreens, hats and the avoidance of strong sunlight. However, most people are anxious to protect their new improved skin from the damage of excessive sun exposure and they continue to wear sunscreen daily
Can TCA peels be performed on other areas of the body besides the face?
Most people have similar ageing and sun damage changes on the neck, chest and hands as are present on the face. Fortunately, TCA peels can be performed successfully on these other non-facial areas as well.
Is TCA EasyPeel The Only Treatment Option Available?
Medical technology actually offers a number of treatment options to revitalise and renew damaged skin. Many treatment options are designed to accelerate the removal of old dead cells at the surface of the skin, bringing forth the softer, smoother skin below. Some treatments are very slow and mild, while some are faster and more aggressive.
One of the mildest of these treatments is Microdermabrasion, which removes a layer only a few cells deep from the skin surface. This is a painless, gentle procedure described in more detail on the Microdermabrasion page of this website. The results are subtle but quite pleasing, and no healing time is required after a treatment. Multiple treatments are usually required (usually 7 to 10 treatments given about a week apart) for optimal results.
You may consider combining your TCA EasyPeel treatment with Microdermabrasion, or even IPL Photo-rejuvenation. The doctor will be able to advise you of your treatment options and produce an individual treatment programme to achieve your cosmetic goals.
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