Over the years, the skin is subject to age-related changes, which conventional cosmetics are no longer able to hide. More effective measures to improve skin health include all kinds of peels.
Over the years, the skin is subject to age-related changes, which conventional cosmetics can no longer hide. More effective measures to improve skin health include all kinds of peels. This procedure has various classifications and methods of implementation, depending on the problems that need to be solved with its help.
Peelings are carried out by almost all beauty salons, offering customers a wide range of procedures for every taste and budget. Each type of peeling is aimed at solving a specific problem, so it’s worth figuring out which ones work more effectively in each specific case and what are their main differences.
Peeling classification
- Surface. Improves the condition of the upper layers of the skin (horny and granular layers of the epidermis) Aimed at cleansing oily skin, reducing hyperpigmentation, acne, fights age-related changes in the initial stage. Ineffective in the fight against pronounced age-related changes. It is carried out by a course of 6-8 procedures per week to achieve the best effect.
- Median. Works with the entire epidermis, improving the structure of the papillary dermis. After the median peeling procedure, the reviews will remain extremely positive. This peeling successfully combats post-acne scars, stretch marks, mimic wrinkles, and reduced skin tone. It is also used in preoperative preparation in plastic surgery. It is possible to repeat the procedure after complete restoration of the skin in 3-4 months.
- Deep. Aimed at the regeneration of the reticular dermis. Refers to dermatoplastic operations and is a method of aggressive exposure. The procedure is performed in a hospital using local or general anesthesia. Effectively combats the signs of skin aging without leaving a trace of deep wrinkles. Models the contour of the face and neck, tightening the skin. But like any surgery, there is the possibility of complications.
Depending on the type of exposure, physical, chemical and mechanical peels are distinguished. Some procedures can be carried out at home on your own, some require the participation of a professional cosmetologist, others must be done in a cosmetology room using high-quality professional expensive equipment.
When choosing a specific type of peeling, you should carefully choose a competent specialist with the appropriate education, who will professionally assess the situation and select the appropriate method of skin regeneration, explaining your choice in an accessible way and arguing for it by listing the advantages of peeling and possible consequences.