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Patient Education |
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Photo Gallery |
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The ASPS
Patient Photo Gallery currently includes
before and
after surgery pictures. |
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Blue Peels |
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Blue peels are a particular type of medium chemical peel. They employ
chemicals (TCA) that are stronger than those used for micro
peels. Because of this, they are more effective in improving skin texture,
vitality, and freshness. They also impose a brief recovery period (see
"recovery").
Blue peel will revitalize lifeless skin, brighten your complexion, eliminate
fine wrinkles, fade brown spots and other discolorations, make pores appear
smaller, and smooth your skin surface.
A blue peel will NOT (here comes the bad news) affect dynamic wrinkles such
as crows feet, scowl lines, and forehead creases. If these are your concerns,
see
Wrinkle Treatments.
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Safety of Blue Peels |
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Because any peeling agent may potentially cause a burn with subsequent
scarring, a physician should supervise the person performing your peel. Some
peels have built-in safety valves to prevent the technician from allowing the
chemical agent to over penetrate. One safety valve involves blue dye, which is
applied along with TCA. The blue color helps the person applying your peel know
how deep the chemical has penetrated and is therefore helpful in determining
when to stop. |
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Recovery from Blue Peels |
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Blue peels will turn your skin blue for the first few days. Then, flaking and
peeling begin 4-5 days after your peel and finish within 7-9 days. You may
engage in your normal activities (that do not include sun exposure) immediately
following your peel. But, if you have an important event planned, you will not
want to have a peel within 2-3 weeks of that event. |
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Achieving Maximal Results Through Blue Peels |
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To achieve optimal results, you can have your peel repeated as soon as six
months. Thereafter, additional mini or micro peels will help maintain your
result. As with all peels, adherence to a physician-supervised skin care program
will optimize your results and make them more lasting. |
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Other Types of Medium Peels |
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A number of different chemicals may be used to achieve a medium peel. These
include highly concentrated glycolic acid, resorcinol, salicylic acid, and
others. Brand names for some of these peels include Blue Peel, Jessner's
Solution. If you do not see the name of your peeling agent among these, do not
be surprised. Multiple reputable brands exist, and new peeling agents are added
to the market regularly. |
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Summary |
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Medium peels offer an inexpensive and highly effective way to optimize your
skin. One disadvantage, however, is discoloration and visible flaking for
several days. If your schedule can tolerate this, then you will probably be
pleased with your results.
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About Surgery |
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Areas of
surgery |
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Planning your surgery |
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