Chemical peels can be an effective treatment for lip wrinkles. A chemical peel is when a solution of chemicals is used to improve the texture of the skin and make it smooth again by removing the top skin layer. The three most common chemicals are Phenol trichoracetic acid or TCA, aphahydroxy acid of AHAs and phenol. The formula used can be modified to fit the unique needs of the patient. When trying to decide if a chemical peel to improve your lip wrinkles is the correct course of action for you to take there are many factors to consider.

AHAs include glycolic, lactic or acids from fruits and are the less evasive of the chemical peeling options. These peels can give great results for those who are unable to devote the time to recovering from the TCA peels. AHAS are used for less severe lines around the mouth. Low concentrated levels can be applied on a weekly basis or further apart depending on the severity of the wrinkles and the skins reaction to them. AHAs can also be put into face wash and creams to lower their level of concentration and make them more convenient to use because they are already part of your daily skin care routine.

TCA also is used in different levels of concentration but is usually used for a deeper treatment. More mid-level wrinkle and creases around the mouth will need TCA to see a great deal of improvement. The TCA peels will also have to be used repeatedly to get the desired result and then less frequently to sustain it. While the TCA peels are harsher and can take longer to recover from than AHAs it is still less than phenol peels.

Phenol is the strongest of the chemical peel options and goes the deepest. It is used for the deep, severe wrinkles and creases or if there is a great deal of sun damage since it penetrates deeply. Phenol may lighten the skin it is treating so the color of your skin will be taken into consideration. It works best for those with very light skin. It is just used on the face because it can cause scarring elsewhere. It can take a great deal of time to recover from and can be uncomfortable so it is only used when other treatments have failed.

There are risks associated with chemical peels regardless of which kinds you use. They are usually a safe treatment if done by a professional trained and qualified plastic surgeon. Although there is some risks that cannot be predicted because no one knows how the skin will truly react until the treatment is carried out. In worse case scenarios scars and infection can occur but they are a rarity.

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