Key planning information for this type of chemical peel in Portugal.
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1 hospitalLists Chemical Peel
3 typesOf chemical peel
Medium Peel in Portugal is priced per case; 1 hospital in Portugal lists Chemical Peel. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
About this procedure
A medium chemical peel commonly uses trichloroacetic acid (TCA). Medium peels remove the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and part of the middle layer of the skin (dermis). Medium chemical peels are used to treat wrinkles, pigmentation changes and sun damage. The solution is usually left on the skin for a longer period of time than a light chemical peel.
Who is a suitable candidate for a Medium Chemical Peel?
Medium chemical peels are suitable for all skin types.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
The medium chemical peel process lasts 40 to 60 minutes.
Number of sessions required
A medium peel can be carried out again after 3 to 6 months to achieve the optimum result.
Days admitted
None.
Anesthesia
None, but you may receive an oral sedative while a medium chemical peel is carried out.
Recovery
- You may need to take 2 or 3 days off work to recover after a medium chemical peel. - The skin heals in around 5 to 7 days and after this you can apply make up to conceal redness.
Risks
- Changes in skin color. - Redness. - Crusting and scaling. - Swelling. - Scarring. - Allergic reaction. - Infection.
After care
- Avoid exposure to sunlight directly after the medium chemical peel and use sun block every day. - Cleanse the skin with water or special face wash and moisturize the skin daily as the skin flakes and peels. - Change the dressing on your wounds frequently following a medium chemical peel.
Hospitals in Portugal offering Chemical Peel
This hospital lists Chemical Peel in Portugal; ask it to quote Medium Peel for your case.
An ISO certified private hospital with in and out patient facilities providing medical services that include urology, neurosurgery, cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ob-gyn, neurology, general surgery, bariatrics, neurology, gastroenterology and more.