Chemical Peeling in India: Cost, Types and Benefits

If you are worried about your wrinkled, sun-damaged, or scarred skin and wish to flaunt flawless and smooth skin, a chemical peel can help. This skin treatment will help enhance the overall look of the skin. During this procedure, a topical application of chemical solution will be applied on the targeted skin to trigger exfoliation and peel off eventually. After the top skin layer peels off, the new skin that grows back is soft, supple, and free from wrinkles and scars.

What is a Chemical Peeling Treatment?

Chemical peeling treatment, referred to as derma peeling or chemexfoliation. It is performed by applying a chemical solution containing TCA or trichloroacetic acid, BHAs or beta-hydroxy acids, or AHAs or alpha-hydroxy acids on the affected skin. This chemical solution works on the skin layer by kindling controlled exfoliation to eliminate dead cells, trigger collagen production, and resolve skin issues. It is a valuable procedure to eliminate fine lines, dark spots, age spots, freckles, acne, mild scars, photodamage, and ageing [1]. The chemical peel procedure is painless; some people might have a mild burning or stinging sensation. You will see visible results after a couple of sessions and dramatic results after two weeks of your chemical peel session.

Why Chemical Peels Are Popular in Indian Skincare Arena?

• Chemical peels are one of India’s most preferred skincare treatments, as they focus on rejuvenating and exfoliating the skin.
• Chemical peels have garnered immense popularity, as it is very effective in enhancing the appearance of your skin.
• This treatment is affordable compared to other skin brightening or smoothening procedures.
• It is considered very effective for sun-damaged, pigmented, and acne-ridden skin [2].
• It is popularly called a lunch break peel, as it requires no downtime and can be done between your office breaks.
• It offers brighter, glowing, and problem-free skin while enhancing skin texture.

Types of Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are available in different strengths to reach various skin layers and cater to your specific skincare needs. Their different types are:

1. Deep Peels: This type of chemical peel with trichloroacetic acid or phenol-containing carbolic acid penetrates the mid-skin layer. It is an apt choice to eliminate damaged cells but may require a couple of weeks as the recovery period.
2. Medium Peels: These chemical peels contain glycolic acid or trichloroacetic acid to remove the dead cells present between the middle dermis layer and the top layer to prevent acne [3]. It is ideal for people with pigmentation issues like sun damage, rosacea, or age spots [4].
3. Superficial Peels: They are a mild type of chemical peel formulated with a mild chemical solution with alpha-hydroxy acid for gentle exfoliation. It enhances the skin’s texture and erases acne scars on the outermost skin layer [5].

Factors Influencing the Cost of Chemical Peels

Various factors will affect the cost of the chemical peels you choose to flaunt healthy skin. They are:

• Type of Peel: The cost will be more or less based on the type of chemical peel your doctor prescribes. A deep peel cost will be higher than a superficial or medium peel.
• Geographical Location: The cost of chemical peeling will differ based on the geographical location of your skin clinic. If it is located in a prominent city in the country, factors like cost of living, premium neighborhood, and more will influence the chemical peel’s cost.
• Post-peel Care: If your skin condition requires you to opt for additional treatment services like post-treatment care, follow-up care, and evaluation, it will impact the treatment’s overall cost.
• Frequency: If you have problematic skin and are required to attend several chemical peel sessions to achieve clear and glowing skin, it will contribute to the cost of the treatment.
• Area of Treatment: If you are planning to treat large parts of your body like hands, legs, face, and neck, then the cost of chemical peels will naturally be higher than the treatment for small areas.

Cost Range of Different Types of Chemical Peels

The cost of the chemical peel procedure differs based on the depth and type of the peel, as each one uses a different chemical solution to treat various skin concerns [6].

• Deep Peels: The cost of deep chemical peels in India will be between INR 20,000 and INR 50,000 for a session.
• Medium Peels: Each session of medium chemical peels will cost you from INR 5,000 to 15,000.
• Superficial Peels: Every session of this mild superficial chemical peel will cost between INR 1500 and INR 5000.

Below are the costs of some of the top chemical peels based on their treatment types, benefits, pros, cons, and cost per session.

Benefits of Chemical Peeling

You can stay assured of experiencing lots of benefits with a chemical peel treatment, which includes:

Offers Deep Skin Exfoliation Effect

Chemical peels are adept at exfoliating the skin to remove dead cells while encouraging the formation of new skin cells [7]. It paces the skin renewal, leading to fresh-looking and brighter new skin. If you have dull, lifeless, or rough skin damaged by sun rays, chemical peels will help remove the damage and dead skin cells.

Enhanced Skin Texture

As chemical peels remove the topmost layer of the affected skin, the skin’s texture experiences a dramatic improvement. Acne scars, wrinkles, and fine lines become less visible while achieving a smoother skin texture.

Prevents acne Breakouts

Chemical peels are very effective in treating deep acne scars and regular episodes of acne breakouts [8]. The process of exfoliation lowers inflammation of skin cells, preventing acne breakouts, and removes acne marks.

Sun Damage and Hyperpigmentation

The effects of hyperpigmentation melasma and dark spots caused by exposure to the sun can be treated using chemical peels [9]. The process of chemical peeling focuses on removing the damage caused by excess melanin in your skin to achieve an even skin tone and lighten dark spots.

Minimizes Enlarged Pores

Suppose you have significant skin pores prone to blocking elements like dirt, grime, excess oil, and other impurities. The chemical peels focus on peeling the affected skin layer, thereby removing the accumulated debris in the pores. So, your skin pores will shrink in size and become less visible.

Potential Risks and Side Effects of Chemical Peels

Side Effects

After a chemical peeling procedure, it is normal to experience common side effects that are temporary. These include slight swelling in the treatment area, redness, burning or stinging sensation, and dryness. However, after getting a deep peel treatment, your skin might lose its ability to get tanned.

Risk Factors

Some serious side effects and risks might be permanent for some. It includes:

Change in Skin Colour

The skin colour might become darker or lighter when reacting with the peels. It is one of the common side effects that dark-skinned people experience [10].

Flare-Ups

This complication is usually faced by people having herpes simplex condition after a chemical peel session.

Scars

Some people might rarely have permanent infections due to chemical peels, which might result in scarring [11].

Skin Infections

This is an infrequent side effect, which might affect a handful after a chemical peeling session. The action of bacteria or fungus can cause the infections [12].

Damage to Kidney, Liver or Heart

Sometimes, the usage of phenols in deep chemical peels can cause damage to the liver, kidney, and heart muscles [13]. You might also experience irregular heartbeats or palpitations [14].

Summing Up

Chemicals are ideal for rejuvenating skin, resolving key skin issues, and flaunting radiant, glowing skin. These chemicals peel in varied strengths and are safe and effective, which can help address specific skin issues. If you are considering chemical peeling, consult the qualified skin experts at Kolors Healthcare to discuss your concerns and expectations. They can provide complete details to help you embark on a safe journey to achieve young and glowing skin.

References

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2. Hassanain Al-Talib: Laboratory Medical Science Cluster, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) – Sungai Buloh, Malaysia – https://www.scielo.br/j/abd/a/VWcnFxydPD53BDY5g4jCZMC/?lang=en
3. Rashmi Kumari, Devinder Mohan Thappa: Department of Dermatology and STD, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India – https://ijdvl.com
4. Heather Woodworth Goff, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center – https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04889703
5. Umesh Karia: Dept. of Dermatology, B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – https://www.ijced.org/journal-article-file/17480
6. Drs. Soleymani, Lanoue, and Rahman are with the Department of Dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine in Redwood City, California – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6122508/
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9. Vinay Bhardwaj: Department of Global Personal Care and Skin Health R&D, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Piscataway, NJ, United States – https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.617068/full
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12. Shireen Samargandy, Blake S. Raggio (University of Toronto) – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547752/
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