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CHEMICAL PEELS
Chemical peel is a technique for destroying wrinkled, scarred
or blemished facial skin. It involves the application of a
chemical solution to peel away the top layers of skin, which
will be replaced during the healing process with a fresh new
skin surface. It is important that smoking is avoided for a
month before the procedure and for at least six weeks
afterwards. Smoking damages the skin and induces premature
ageing, and may impede the healing process.
The procedure involves the application of the peel solution
to the face with a cotton bud. Initially, some burning may be
felt when it is applied, but the chemical itself acts as a local
anaesthetic and the sensation passes quickly.
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