The Preparation-Peel Skin Treatment The preparation-peel program is a
non-surgical skin treatment that helps your skin appear
healthier, cleaner, firmer and younger. It is used to improve:
wrinkles, scars, acne in young people, large pores and spots
(dark or light).
This skin treatment may eliminate your need
for certain surgical procedures, such as facelifts or sanding.
It is achieved by stimulating the deep layers of your skin while
shedding damaged, superficial cells.
This program can be used for:
Most age groups -Most skin colors (white,
oriental, black, etc.)
Most skin types (thick or thin, oily or
dry)
Not just the face, but also for other areas
of the body, such as the hands, neck, chest, etc.
This treatment usually :
Causes no pain, only some discomfort
Produces natural-looking skin (and not a
waxy or artificial look)
Results in a normal skin (and not a whitish
face that contrasts with the rest of the body)
Does not use phenol (a toxic substance to
the heart and kidneys)
This skin treatment consists of two phases
:
Phase 1: The skin preparation pre-peel
program, lasting for 4 to 8 weeks.
Phase 2 : The "light", "medium" or
"concentrated" peel program.
Fees for the peel treatment are paid in 2
installments: first a deposit, followed by payment of the
balance at a later date. The peel fees cover all consultations
with the office assistants and all phone inquiries.
The initial set of skin products, necessary
for the average pre-peel preparation, is supplied to you at no
cost. Additionally, a few medications prescribed for you during
the course of treatment can be purchased from any pharmacy.
The Preparation Program (Pre-Peel) A combination of skin products is carefully selected for you
by Dr. Fanous, to be used morning and night. They include:
Cleansers, astringents, exfoliatives, stimulators, color
blenders, sunscreens, moisturizers and anti-irritants. This
program is usually followed for 4 to 8 weeks. Initially, you may
look worse. Your skin will flake and appear red and feel dry and
sensitive. Spots may appear darker than before. However, within
two to three weeks, you will gradually feel and look better.
The Peel Program (Light, Medium or
Concentrated) The peel program is an absolutely essential step after the
preparation stage in order to fix the improvement of your skin
permanently.
This program consist of painting the skin
with an exfoliating irritant solution (e.g: trichloracetic a.,
glycolic a.). Dr. Fanous performs 3 types of peels :
"Light" is low in
concentration and yields a mild degree (10 to 15%) of
improvement.
"Medium" is
moderate in concentration and results in moderate (15 to 25%)
improvement.
"Concentrated" is
high in concentration and produces a considerable (40 to 50%)
improvement.
