Median peeling - a chemical peel middle layers of the skin (there are also superficial and deep peels). The main material used for the median peels, trichloroacetic acid is, at some stages of the procedure used solutions containing other substances.

Median peeling is often used to remove wrinkles, hyperpigmentation areas Hyperpigmentation: Causes and Treatment And other skin blemishes. It is one of the most effective ways to peel individual, small areas of skin, eg skin around the mouth, since trichloroacetic acid exhibits a weak bleaching effect than the materials used in some other types of peeling. Another advantage of the median peel that recovery takes a relatively short time. For some time before the procedure can be recommended to use ointments with alfagidroksikislotoy retinoids or - in some cases it improves median peeling.

To get the maximum effect, three to six months after the procedure should be done median peeling again.

A few weeks or even months after a median peeling necessary to use sunscreen, as peeling makes the skin very sensitive to sunlight.

The procedure

Immediately before the median peeling skin is cleaned. Then applied to the skin the active ingredient - trichloroacetic acid. Her hold on the skin of a few minutes (exactly how much - depends on each individual case). As in the procedure used by a strong chemical that penetrates deep into the skin, the patient may experience burning rather strong. Sometimes, to relieve the discomfort, patients are given anesthetics or sedatives. To stop the chemical reaction using water or alcohol. Then applied to the skin of a cold compress. The whole procedure takes about a median peeling forty minutes.

Restoration

Median peeling causes skin burns of the second degree; skin requires from five to seven days to recover to the extent that the use of cosmetics will not cause any discomfort. Within one or two days after the peeling of the skin may persist swelling. After two or three days after the treatment, the skin turns red and starts to heavily shelled. Strong peeling lasts for several days. Typically, patients return to work within a week after a median peeling. (However, few employers consider such cause of absence from work good, so it is best to do the peeling, while on vacation).

Risks

Median peeling associated with the following risks:

• Changes in skin pigmentation;
• Scarring;
• An allergic reaction to a peeling used for chemicals;
• Infection.

To reduce the risk of complications, a few weeks before the procedure can be done by trial median peeling a small area of ​​the skin.

Solarium for a person may be required for various reasons. Some people do not have time for hiking in the solarium, someone is contraindicated, however, give a person a golden hue is not forbidden. Anyway, it can be very useful for people living in regions where the weather is cloudy. Prices for such devices vary depending on the manufacturer and the seller.

Characteristics

Solariums for face, as a rule, compact, and designed for use at home. Some large solarium at the level of the person are special lamps - as a rule, are not as powerful, given the fact that the skin on his face more tender. In addition, these lamps have a separate switch - in case you want that only light up the body. Power home tanning lamps for the face is usually lower than in the solariums, which are used in salons. Nevertheless, they too are subjected to UV skin, and they must be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

If you enjoyed the solarium for the face several times, but did not notice any changes in color, check the composition of the makeup you apply on the face. Some tonal foundations, and even daytime moisturizers contain sunscreen, because of which the skin can not tan.

Start using facial tanner should gradually - first tan no more than five minutes a day, and then, if necessary, increase the duration of the sessions. If your home has a solarium timer, set it to the desired length of time, if not, use a timer or an alarm clock on your phone.

If before using tanning face you put on your skin tanning lotion, make sure that it is perfect for your skin type. Otherwise possible uneven tanning and even burns.

Use facial tanner simple - you need only 15-20 minutes of free time to sit quietly in front of the lamp is in your skin will be produced melanin.

Health risks

Any lamp used for tanning How to use the means of self-tanning They are not entirely safe for health. Ultraviolet radiation, especially ultraviolet beta can cause reddening of the skin, while excessive use of tanning - burns.

During the use of the solarium for a person it is necessary to wear special goggles for the eyes. Otherwise the bright light can cause severe eye pain, and even temporary loss of vision.

Solarium can have longer-term effects. Frequent exposure to UV radiation is one of the most common causes of premature skin aging Aging Skin: The three most common problems and their solutions . In the worst cases, it becomes a direct or indirect cause of skin cancer Skin cancer - a full recovery possible .

There is scientific evidence that UV radiation weakens the immune system, due to which the body ceases to resist many potentially dangerous diseases.

Most experts agree that the smaller the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light, the better for health - taking a decision to buy a solarium for the face, you need to take this into account.

If you do decide to use the solarium for a person is to listen to the following guidelines:

• Carefully read the instructions in their home solarium and carefully follow it;
• Consult a dermatologist - he will determine how often you can sunbathe in order to minimize risks;
• Do not sunbathe for longer than recommended by an expert;
• Use solarium Solarium: harm or benefit?   face no more frequently than once every two days;
• If you use the solarium always use the recommended protective equipment;
• If signs of an adverse reaction on the skin, such as burning, itching, or rash, it is necessary to suspend the use of the solarium and seek medical advice.