The cost of chemical peels depends on several factors. The type of chemical peel that is sought, the experience level and qualifications of the person performing the treatment, and a variety of other variables will all affect the cost of chemical peels. When considering the cost of chemical peels, it is important to understand that fees are often broken down for each specific portion of services rendered. There are generally surgeon fees, facility costs, aftercare costs, and other expenses to consider in addition to the cost of chemical peels alone.


The cost of chemical peels is largely determined by the type of chemical peel that is administered. There are several types of chemical peels which fall into three broad categories based on the depth of the peel. Mild chemical peels, such as alphahydroxy acid, and PCA peel formulations provide more superficial treatment of skin imperfections. When considering the cost of chemical peels, it is important to keep in mind that achieving optimal results generally requires repeat treatments about every six weeks for light chemical peels. The cost of chemical peels increases with deeper peel treatments.


Benefits of Chemical Peels:

After the top layer of skin is peeled away, new, fresh skin regenerates without imperfections, lines and wrinkles. Deeper chemical peels are an effective treatment for the extreme wrinkling caused by spending too much time in the sun.

If your surgeon has selected an AHA peel, no anesthesia or sedation is needed. Sometimes, a single treatment can produce that radiant look of younger skin. Additionally, time off from your job and regular activities is not usually required with an AHA peel.



How are Chemical Peels Performed:

A full face chemical peel usually takes one to two hours to perform and is safely done in the physician’s office. Your physician may ask you to eliminate certain drugs from your system before doing the procedure. But a more limited procedure -- like treating only the wrinkling above the lip -- will generally take less than 30 minutes. Overall, your surgeon decides which solution is right for your case and applies it to the treatment area, avoiding eyes, brows and lips. After the peel solution has worked on the skin, it is neutralized with water. About an hour later, a thick coating of petroleum jelly is layered over the face and covers the protective crust left by the acid solutions. That crusty layer stays in place for one to two days. Some physicians use another technique for cases of severe wrinkling, whereby a mask made of adhesive tape, covers the patient’s face during the early stages of the healing process.

The solution is applied using a sponge, cotton pad, swab or brush. The treatment begins with a thorough cleaning of the skin to remove any traces of grease with rubbing alcohol or acetone. The peeling solution is left on the face for a few minutes then removed.

The deeper a peel penetrates, the more visible will be the results. However, the recovery time may be longer.

Hi skinbeauty,

You are right about chemical peel, it is a procedure designed to improve the appearance and health of your skin; also known as blue peel.

Saurabh and Roger have explained that in detail but if you want more specific information about chemical or blue peel then visit Dr mohan Thomas website.

I came across this website while searching for eyelid treatment and found this site very informative, covering many other cosmetic surgeries. It has detailed info about what is chemical peel, whats the peel procedure, recovery period and after care, before after pictures.

Dr Mohan Thomas has 2 clinics in Mumbai and Goa, Visit his website for more info.
I hope this would help you.
Thnks
Jenni