Peeling without disasters: how to avoid complications through proper preparation and aftercare
Chemical peels remain one of the most effective procedures for correcting aesthetic skin defects, however, their high effectiveness is directly proportional to the risk of complications that can significantly affect the patient's health and the doctor's reputation. This article reviews key principles of prevention aimed at minimizing the risks of hyperpigmentation, scarring, and prolonged erythema, ensuring a controlled course of the peri-peeling period.
Among the side effects of a temporary nature (post-peeling reaction), the following are distinguished:
- redness of the skin;
- peeling, scab formation;
- dehydration and increased sensitivity of the skin;
- swelling, pastiness, especially in the eyelid area.
Redness and peeling of the skin are observed in one form or another during or after any peeling procedure, their severity depends on the degree of damage. Dehydration of the epidermis, which persists for several weeks after peeling, is characteristic of the skin in the eyelid area and thin dry skin. Swelling is a characteristic consequence of peels with significant damage to the epidermis and dermis, but can also develop after relatively non-traumatic procedures in patients who are prone to it. Manifestations of the post-peeling reaction after peels without damage to the basal layer regress quickly and completely, provided that the rules of post-peeling patient management are followed. After deep peels, temporary side effects can turn into persistent complications.
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