Face it! Men and women today are living longer, remaining in the work force for more years, and they are doing what they can to maintain a more youthful appearance. For many, chemical peels just might be a great solution.
According to the Mayo Clinic, chemical peels can improve the appearance of your skin, help skin pigmentation disorders, acne-scarring, age-related wrinkles, melasma (darkening of the skin as a result of skin damage, and help sun damage sustained to the face, neck, chest, arms and legs.
Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, of Williamsville explains, "Skin cells give your skin color by making a substance called melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders affect just patches of skin. Others affect your entire body. For example, pregnancy and sun exposure can result in skin darkening. If your body makes too little melanin, your skin gets lighter. Some conditions cause patches of light skin, often as a result of infections, blisters and burns.
One procedure available now available in Buffalo is called the Obagi Blue Peel, and no, you don't turn blue, at least not permanently. Obagi Blue makes it possible to replace layers of dead skin cells that exfoliate. These dead skin cells are replaced with healthier cells, resulting in clearer, more transluscent and tighter skin. There is also no increased risk of hyperpigmentation (skin darkening) as a result of the procedure. In fact, the lighter the color of your skin, the less likely is hyperpigmentation to occur with any type of aesthetic skin intervention.
Patients typically drive themselves both to and from the doctor's office. Following the procedure, which lasts about 30 minutes, the peel is washed off and a special soothing cream is applied to moisturize the skin. A very light blue (smurfy) skin hue lasts about 12 hours. However, some patients are able to go out to dinner the same evening.
According to Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, who is a big proponent of this highly effective procedure, the peeling process actually begins on the third day after a patient returns home, and ends within seven to ten days. Patients say the experience is highly tolerable. The extent of discomfort is typically a mild burning sensation that lasts several minutes, that is helped with fanning. Ibuprofen taken 30 minutes prior to the peel also helps to minimize pain. Although rare, patients who are extremely anxious may be required to take xanax or valium one hour before the treatment.
Dr. Karamanoukian says, "A physician administered medical peel is safe and effective, but cautions that following a chemical peel, skin is temporarily more sensitive to the sun, so it is important to wear sunscreen daily that protects against the sun's UVA and UVB rays. To find out if you're a candidate for the Obagi Blue Peel procedure and schedule a consultation with Dr. Karamanoukian, call 716-568-2139 or visit www.AdvanceYourBeauty.com.
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