Indications and contraindications for chemical facial peeling

The essence of peeling

Peeling came to cosmetology a long time ago. Even in ancient times, queens and priestesses applied concentrated lemon juice to their faces and scrubbed their skin with berry seeds. But if you look at these procedures from the point of view of modern cosmetology, this is nothing more than acid and mechanical peeling.

The secret of the high popularity and glory of peeling lies in its effectiveness. Indeed, sebaceous plugs that are “frozen in the pores,” keratinized layers and old, no longer working cells of the epidermis in every possible way prevent the skin from filling with nutritional components and its breathing. If you do not pay attention to this, the rate of aging will begin to increase, a dull color will appear, single wrinkles will deepen or increase in number, problems with dryness and oiliness of the epidermis will become more frequent. Insufficient cleansing of the skin stimulates acne and the development of dermatological diseases.

In this case, peeling comes to the rescue. All unnecessary, problem areas are completely removed, giving way to new, firm and elastic cells. Having gotten rid of dead cells, the mechanism of rapid renewal (regeneration) of the integument is launched. In a short time, the skin is forced to actively work to fill the resulting voids. The deeper and more extensive the peeling, the more intense the renewal and the more active the skin is.

As a result of the peeling, the patient notes an even texture of the face, a fresh appearance and unusual lightness and tenderness of the skin.

Despite the excellent anti-aging effect, peeling also leads to unpleasant consequences:

• After cleansing, the topmost layer of the epidermis becomes thinner, which provides the skin with the main protection from external factors. It is not surprising that after acidic medium, deep peels, the risk of herpes rash and the appearance of hyperpigmentation caused by sun rays increases. All this in the absence of proper protection of the epidermis.
• Thinning of the upper layer of the epidermis causes dryness and peeling of the skin in the future. That protection is no longer there; the skin is unable to retain moisture particles. They leave the epidermal cells faster - an unusual feeling of tightness and dry skin appears.
• Excessive activity of epidermal cells to regenerate damaged areas can have a detrimental effect on the further life of these particles. Each cell has its own reserve of energy and strength, so the faster it spends them, the faster it freezes. This is why patients can observe a sharp rejuvenating effect after cleansing, and after a short time, an accelerated rate of withering.

There is one caveat: in adulthood, the immediate effect of a cleansing procedure can soon turn into a boomerang of troubles. Therefore, it is important to anticipate this and direct all efforts to prevent it. The solution to the problem is simple, contact a cosmetologist and use high-quality skincare products.

At a young age, gentle peelings are used; they put less stress on the skin and cause less harm. However, this does not mean that you can carry out various cleanings and therapies every week. Observe the measure - and unpleasant consequences will bypass your skin.

Why are there contraindications to chemical peeling?

Chemical peeling is a burn of the skin, during which the surface rough cells lose contact with each other and peel off. When highly effective, such procedures create extreme conditions for the skin, interfering with the natural processes of its life.

The active substances of peelings, removing the top layer of skin, penetrate into its deeper layers, restoration occurs at a different level. However, when pursuing beauty, the main thing is to remember that there are contraindications to peeling, which must be taken into account without fail.

If you do not listen to the advice of cosmetologists, the transformation may go in a different direction - negative. Then you have to allocate a lot of time and money to restore the epithelium and solve new problems. And sometimes even fight for your own life in a hospital bed.

Depending on the type of exfoliation, restrictions related to skin type, existing diseases vary, and contraindications related to individual intolerance to the components are taken into account.

Complications after peeling

Possible side effects and complications are the second point of the harmfulness of peelings. Of course, the risk of complications after peeling depends more on the patient’s responsibility in choosing a clinic and staff, preparing before cleansing and caring for the skin after it. The slightest mistake in any stage of the procedure can lead to serious disruption of the skin, in some cases even deformity, and long-term treatment.

Cosmetologists divide unpleasant effects after cleansing into 2 types: expected and unexpected.

• Expected complications are erythema, mild swelling, noticeable peeling of the integument. They are considered acceptable, go away on their own and do not cause strong feelings in clients.
• Unexpected defects are the response of the skin, which is unable to fight the attacks of infections, ultraviolet radiation, and its own predisposition to the appearance of rough scars. Often, a sharp expansion of blood vessels provokes an accelerated rate of development of problems with rosacea, which was not diagnosed in the client before peeling. Unexpected complications can be caused by poor care during rehabilitation. Unpredictable problems need to be solved with the help of a professional; self-medication and ignoring defects will only complicate the situation.

Unexpected complications can be avoided. To do this, follow the cosmetologist’s recommendations as much as possible, choose only specialists experienced in their field, and adhere to the frequency of cleaning. Frequent peelings increase the harm from the procedure and cause unacceptable stress for the skin.

The best peelings for mid-price rejuvenation

This category contains cosmetics that contain AHA acids. They whiten and moisturize perfectly. The compositions have a delicate effect on the skin, promoting its rejuvenation.

Yeouth Glycolic Acid 30% Gel Peel

Rating: 4.9

This category opens with an American preparation based on glycolic acid, cucumber extract, green tea, chamomile flowers and comfrey leaves. Peeling gives immediate results. Once applied to the skin, it begins to sting strongly. This is a normal reaction of the dermis to the rejuvenation process.

After rinsing off, the face shines and turns red. It feels tight. After a day, the discomfort goes away. As a result, the buyer receives an even skin tone, smooth and radiant surface. The composition does not cause any peeling or irritation. Price – approximately 1650 rubles.

Advantages

• lightening pigment spots;
• useful ingredients;
• renewal after one use;
• powerful impact;
• easy to use;
• comparable to a salon procedure.

Flaws

• Sold only online.

Holy land cosmetics LACTOLAN Peeling Cream

Rating: 4.8

Israeli peeling “Lactolan” can be used at any time of the year. It is suitable for all dermis types and is used primarily in salon settings. The product has a creamy base that is convenient to apply to the face and smells like a curd dessert. Peeling perfectly renews skin cells thanks to the milk proteins, albumin, and calcium caseinate included in the composition.

During application, the composition stings the skin a little. After rinsing, redness goes away, pores are cleaned, peeling on the forehead and wings of the nose disappears. The skin becomes matte and moisturized. Buyers note the gentle effect of the product and the smoothing of fine wrinkles. Peeling costs 2000-2500 rubles.

Advantages

• restoration of the natural barrier;
• cleansing and moisturizing;
• nice smell;
• healthy complexion;
• exfoliating effect;
• removes redness;
• smooths out small wrinkles.

Flaws

• will not help with deep wrinkles and serious problems;
• It is necessary to keep the composition under a warm compress.

TCA 15% PH 0.6 ALLURA ESTHETICS

Rating: 4.7

Next in the ranking is effective peeling, which stimulates the process of cell restoration. TCA helps synthesize collagen fibers, eliminates acne and rejuvenates the skin. At the same time, the tone and texture of the face are evened out, the pores are narrowed. Indications for use: the presence of stretch marks and scars, age-related changes in the skin. The effect is achieved after 4-5 procedures.

Peeling has a number of contraindications, including taking antibiotics. It is worth considering that the rehabilitation period will take some time. Redness and peeling may occur for three days. For 30 ml you have to pay 2500 rubles.

Advantages

• visible effect against wrinkles;
• acne elimination;
• evens out skin texture;
• lightening spots;
• production of your own collagen.

Flaws

• presence of contraindications;
• 3-day recovery period.

What to watch out for

Let's consider the main points that can affect the condition of the skin after peeling and even pose a strong threat to the patient's health:

1. The peeling procedure involves removing dead cells and interfering with the integrity of the skin structure. Therefore, there is always a risk of infection. If with hardware cleaning the dangers are minimized (the integrity of the top layer is practically not compromised), then with acid exposure or mechanical grinding these risks are at a high level.
2. Insufficient skills of the cosmetologist, ignoring contraindications, their silence on the part of the patient, exceeding the dosage or concentration of the exfoliant during chemical peeling causes severe burns, exacerbation of chronic diseases, even disruption of the patient’s organs. If with light surface cleaning this does not pose a strong danger, then with deep exfoliation with phenol, exceeding the concentration of phenolic acid and its hasty application can even lead to death.
3. An allergy to an exfoliant component is a significant health risk factor. This concerns a difficult stage, an aggravation of the problem. There are cases where neglecting a rapid test for skin sensitivity to the drug used cost patients their lives. The most striking example of this is Quincke's edema. The reaction is very fast: severe swelling appears, which can spread to the larynx. Then the person begins to suffocate and falls into a hypercapnic coma. This is very dangerous for human health, so everyone should seriously think about the importance of an allergy test!
4. Inadequate care during the rehabilitation period, premature visits to the bathhouse, swimming pool, sunbathing and intense exercise, the use of decorative cosmetics on damaged areas - all this provokes skin infection, a surge in acne and the development of skin diseases, the development of severe erythema, swelling, prolongs the recovery period and threatens drug therapy. In addition, after such consequences, scars, scars, and age spots remain.
5. A separate category of patients consists of pregnant and nursing mothers. The lack of awareness of the doctor and the client about how the procedure will affect the health of the mother and baby is doubly dangerous. Therefore, pregnant patients who are breastfeeding need to approach the choice of the type of exfoliation with the utmost rigor; if possible, it is better to postpone peelings for a while or replace them with homemade scrubs. In addition, the hormonal background of women can play a cruel joke, the effect may be zero, or cleansing will provoke a surge in acne.

Be careful when choosing a procedure, a cosmetologist, and yourself during the post-peeling period. Don't make hasty conclusions, but weigh your decision. Sometimes your health depends on it!

Removal of intimate pigmentation and rejuvenation.

Currently, aesthetic problems are increasingly becoming a cause of dissatisfaction and anxiety not only among women, but also among men. The desire to improve the appearance of intimate areas is, of course, a reason to contact a specialist, especially in the case of hyperpigmentation of the groin area

,
vulva area
, including
armpits and other natural folds of the body
. After all, disorders of skin pigmentation in these areas are, first of all, unaesthetic external manifestations, which can now be effectively eliminated by using various comprehensive measures.

Treatment of hyperpigmentation involves the use of certain substances together and separately. Results depend on the specific problem and depth of damage.

Chemical peeling procedures

- one of the main methods for correcting signs of photoaging and hyperpigmentation. Achieving a pronounced result is facilitated by the additional use of supportive medications at home.

The main purpose of chemical peeling is to improve tissue structure.

Performing a chemical peel helps improve the texture and color of the skin, as well as even out its surface.

Peels, acting at different depths, cause exfoliating and stimulating effects on the skin. Peeling solutions remove the upper stratum corneum. Exfoliation activates mechanisms such as hydrolysis of peptide bonds and biochemical processes, manifested in the form of an inflammatory reaction of tissues. The cellular structures of the epidermis are destroyed and renewed. Chemical peels increase the metabolic activity of cells, which has a beneficial effect on its condition, improves the quality of skin texture and makes pigmentation more uniform and invisible.

We offer Spanish controlled peeling ME Line INTIMATE

, created specifically to radically solve the problem of hyperpigmentation of intimate areas. And that's why.

Benefits of ME Line INTIMATE peeling for intimate areas

• The peeling is unique in its composition, since all the ingredients are active against hyperpigmentation at any stage of its manifestation - before, during and after melanin synthesis. The complementary action of the active peeling components provides a significant improvement in skin condition.
• The complex of active components destroys even deep pigment deposits and slows down the appearance of new ones.
• Helps eliminate signs of age and has a rejuvenating effect
  .
• Effective in preventing photoaging of intimate areas.
• Suitable for hyperpigmentation of various origins of Caucasian skin of phototypes I-IV in intimate areas.
• It is actively used to treat hyperpigmentation of the groin area, vulva, axillary areas, elbows, etc.

Peeling contains:

Phytic acid, kojic acid, arbutin, melanostatin, lactobionic acid, tranexamic acid, retinal, sodium hyaluronate.

• The combination of Phytic acid + Retinal
  (a derivative of fat-soluble vitamin A) accelerates the renewal of epidermal cells and increases the intensity of exfoliation of cells of the stratum corneum, which reduces the production of melanin.
• Kojic, tranexamic acid
  in combination with arbutin inhibits the activity of tyrosinase (an enzyme that activates melanin synthesis).
• Lactobionic acid
  has powerful antioxidant and moisturizing properties, reduces the signs of photoaging and helps increase skin thickness.
• Melanostatin
  is a hypothalamic hormone, a low-molecular peptide, a powerful factor that suppresses the formation of melanocyte-producing hormone.

Preparation for the procedure

• Avoid epilation of intimate areas 5 days before peeling;
• Do not sunbathe two weeks before the peeling procedure;
• If you have frequently recurring herpes, start taking Acyclovir prophylactically;
• On the eve of the procedure, shave the hair in the treatment area.

Contraindications

Chemical peeling is not performed in the following cases:

• Allergies to any of the active ingredients of the peel;
• Fresh tan;
• Photosensitivity and autoimmune diseases;
• Damage, rashes, redness, irritation of the skin in the peeling area;
• The presence of infection in the acute stage.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The intimate chemical peeling procedure lasts no more than 20-30 minutes and consists of layer-by-layer application of preparatory, basic and care products to the skin.

A guarantee of the effectiveness of the peeling is the mandatory application of certain anti-pigment agents and creams, which are given to the patient at home and are included in the cost of the procedure. Thus, you pay for the procedure itself in the clinic and home care, designed for two to three weeks.

For more pronounced rejuvenation results and in cases of hyperpigmentation treatment, our doctors recommend combining ME Line INTIMATE

with procedures of
intimate contouring
,
carboxytherapy
,
laser rejuvenation
,
bioreparation
.

Before and after results

1. Depigmenting peeling of delicate areas MELine with home care kit for 30 days
   RUB 14,200

Let's sum it up

Modern cosmetology clearly recognizes peeling as one of the most effective and useful problems, even despite the risks of harming the skin. If you follow the recommendations and instructions of specialists, and strictly approach the choice of cleansing method, the risk of complications and unpleasant consequences is minimized.

Whether peelings are harmful to the face is a controversial issue. Each person is individual, the reaction of his body to the actions taken is different. To a large extent, the final result of peeling depends on the professionalism and skill of the cosmetologist in choosing the exfoliation technique. Having carefully studied the patient’s characteristics, the structure and problem of the skin, and analyzed the tendency to any complications, he can predict the outcome of the procedure and identify possible risks.

If you want a cosmetic procedure to leave only pleasant memories, a younger, refreshed face, listen to the opinion of specialists. In this case, the danger and the possibility of harming the skin will be negligible. Be healthy!

Indications for chemical peeling

Cleaning eliminates a wide range of aesthetic and age-related problems. There are a number of medical and cosmetic indications for its implementation. Such exfoliations are suitable for any skin type, can be used by women of different age groups, all areas of the body and face are treated.

Indications for facial peeling are as follows:

• the appearance of wrinkles;
• existing folds;
• "crow's feet";
• comedones;
• acne, post-acne;
• acne;
• dark spots;
• photoaging;
• loss of turgor;
• problems with the sebaceous glands, causing thickening of the surface layer of the skin.

Note! With the help of acid cleansing, you can get rid of stretch marks, ingrown hairs, and make vascular network or rosacea less noticeable.

Surface

There are 3 types of chemical peels: superficial, medium, deep. Each of them differs in the depth of impact, problems solved and consequences.

Superficially treats the layers of the epidermis without affecting the dermis. In other words, the underlying skin remains unaffected, the action is aimed at the upper layer that covers this dermis. The basis of the top layer is made up of keratinized cells, which must be periodically removed so that the skin can recover at the middle and deep levels. Superficial exfoliation reduces the thickness of the stratum corneum and evens it out.

But for superficial peeling there are also contraindications for facial treatment, the main of which are allergic reactions and skin diseases.

Median

Median exfoliation, compared to superficial exfoliation, has a more aggressive effect and removes not only the outer stratum corneum, but the entire layer of the epidermis. However, the dermis is not yet affected. This procedure will cause more discomfort and prolong the recovery period. If in the first case the epithelium calms down for 2-3 days, then after the middle treatment the epidermis will recover after a week.

The effect of medial cleansing does not end with painful sensations: the skin peels off in large pieces and if you do not use cream against UV rays, spots may appear. However, the result in this case is longer - from a year to a year and a half.

Medium peels are similar to laser resurfacing; the indications for their implementation are thickened and oily skin. In such cases, the following types of acids are used:

• trichlorous acid;
• salicylic;
• high concentrations of fruit acids.

Deep

Deep scraping is considered the most serious and radical; cosmetology establishments must have a medical license to carry it out. In terms of the nature of the impact, this type is similar to a surgical operation. Performed under local or general anesthesia, it involves the complete removal of the epidermis and basement membrane that covers the dermis.

Important! As an example, a deep variant can be compared to a third degree burn. The rehabilitation period is 4-5 months, during the first you will have to go to dressings and also be under the supervision of a doctor. Treatment will follow all the rules of post-burn therapy.

Indications for chemical peeling should be much more significant than for other types of acid exfoliation, since it is associated with high risks. It is based on phenol, a toxic substance, the improper use of which can lead to irreversible consequences. It is also supplemented with glycerin, propylene glycol, water, oil.

There are much fewer recommendations for such peeling, but these indications indicate more widespread complications:

• deep wrinkles;
• intense acne;
• scarring;
• flabbiness;
• consequences of surgery.

Deep cleansing is important for women over 50 years old. It is also characterized by a long-lasting result, which lasts for 10 years, but it is recommended to carry out this procedure no more than 1-2 times.

The essence of the method

The method is called chemical, since exfoliation of the upper layer of cells does not occur mechanically (physically), but through a chemical reaction. The top layer of cells seems to be dissolved by a chemical exfoliant (usually an acid). A chemical peel removes the top few layers of skin cells.

The skin of the face is always exposed to harmful external influences: ultraviolet radiation, changes in temperature and humidity, pollutants and air elements. As a result, pigment spots, wrinkles, and other defects appear on the skin of the face, which are signs of aging. But the skin has its own cleansing process - this is cell renewal, which occurs constantly. This biological process allows the skin to protect itself from external influences. The skin of the face is completely renewed approximately once a month.

. Chemical peeling allows the skin to renew itself faster. This becomes important with age, when all natural processes slow down somewhat.

A chemical peel can help greatly, it literally peels away the top layers of cells to reveal new, healthy, youthful cells on the surface of the skin. In this process, not only dry and dead cells are peeled off, but also damaged ones (forming scars, spots, etc.). As a result, skin imperfections become less noticeable.