A chemical peel is a treatment used to improve the condition of the skin. A chemical solution is applied to the skin causing it to blister and peel off to be replaced by new skin, which is smoother and less wrinkled.

Usually performed to the face, neck and hands chemical peels can be used to treat wrinkles caused by aging and sun damage, and in some cases damage caused by hereditary conditions. They are also used to repair skin damage from conditions such as acne and also scar tissue.

Peels work better on certain types of skin but usually work best on a patient with fair hair and skin although it can also work well for patients with darker skin depending on the skin complaint that needs treating. The procedure is performed in-surgery by a doctor or cosmetic dentist using the application of glycolic, salicylic or carbolic acids to small areas of the skin. The existing skin will be thoroughly cleansed of oil and dirt before the chemical peel is applied. It is important to consult your clinician before the peel as certain medication such as antibiotics can have an adverse affect on treatment.

During the treatment it is usual to experience a warm or hot sensation that lasts for about ten minutes. This is usually followed by a mild stinging sensation. This can be combated with cold compresses used during the procedure. After the treatment it is usual to experience a pain similar to sunburn which can be treated using pain relief medication. The peeling of the skin occurs after three to seven days following the treatment and may need to be repeated at intervals after the initial application, depending on how successfully the skin reacts. There are risks associated with chemical peels involving skin reactions to treatment so you will need to thoroughly consult a Brentwood dentist before being treated.

A successful chemical peel can completely rejuvenate wrinkled and old looking skin. Although it is not the most pleasant of procedures it is capable of producing stunning results making the patient look younger and healthier.

Having healthy skin involves a strict regime of eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly and avoiding substances that are damaging. However, even the most dedicated of individuals cannot fight the effects of time and the fact remains that no amount of moisturising is going to prevent the appearance of wrinkles. The best you can hope for is to delay them for a few more years. But just as it is possible to dye grey hair or whiten discoloured teeth, it is now possible to effectively treat wrinkled and sagging tissue. Botox is a substance that is increasingly being used to firm aging skin and helping patients to regain youthful and healthy looking skin.

Botox is a bacterial toxin that is non-harmful to the human body. It acts upon facial tissue, relaxing it which reduces the visible appearance of wrinkles. The injections are straightforward and safe and require topping up only every four months after the body has broken down the Botox.

The Botox works by preventing signals being transmitted between nerve endings. This reduces the impressions made by muscle movement which manifest themselves as lines in the skin, or wrinkles. It is a painless procedure and patients begin to see results after a few days, with 90 per cent of women in clinical trials noticing a marked improvement after only 48 hours.

Initially the preserve of the rich and famous when it was first used in the US in the early 90s, Botox has now become more widely available and affordable. A greater level of social acceptance and confidence in the safety of the treatment has made a Botox injection no more unusual than a haircut or nail treatment.

Botox treatments are widely offered by cosmetic dentists to firm up the facial muscles and tissues around the mouth as part of a wider smile makeover procedure. Just as every great picture needs a beautiful frame, so does a beautiful smile. Botox is a non-surgical alternative to a facelift that can take years off the appearance of a patient without any cutting of the skin. Painless and safe, the procedure can usually be carried out in under an hour by an Epping dentist. Make an appointment to find out more about what Botox could do for you.