Cost of Chemical Skin Peels

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You don't have to spend an excessive amount of money on a facelift to look years younger. Many skin flaws can be reversed with non-invasive surgery such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermabrasion, and laser peels, which can deliver mini-facelift effects.

Chemical peels are the most popular skin resurfacing procedure in the cosmetic surgery industry. In fact, according to a 2003 survey by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more than 840,000 chemical peels were performed that year, making the peel the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S. The next most popular were Botox injections and laser hair removal.

There are different types of chemical peels classified into mild, medium, and deep treatments. Mild treatments (glycolic acid chemical peel) target mainly superficial skin flaws such as fine lines and wrinkles and mild acne scars, while deep treatments (i.e. phenol chemical peel) target more severe problems such as coarse wrinkles, pre-cancerous growths, and prominent scars.

Cost is generally the main factor for an individual's decision to act. Each procedure is discrete and is priced by the industry according to both market demand pressure as well as the underlying technical complexity of the procedure. A very popular procedure requiring relatively insignificant operating time may nevertheless be a high-margin procedure commanding higher pricing than a low demand technically complex procedure. Each plastic surgeon will make their own time-value calculation as to the final price for a given cosmetic surgery procedure. Other factors that determine costs are the type of chemical peel employed, location, and the doctor's or dermatologist's experience.

National averages do however provide an estimate or guideline for expected costs. Hospital fees are separate and apart from the plastic surgeon's fees.

Mild and medium peels normally require repeated treatments - as often as every six weeks (for light peels) and two to three months (for medium peels). A deep peel generally is performed once.

Chemical peels are typically regarded as aesthetic procedures, and thus are usually are not covered by insurance. Occasionally if the resurfacing is being performed to treat pre-cancerous skin conditions or improve certain types of scars, insurance coverage may be available. Confer with your insurance company and plastic surgeon to see if, and how, this particular procedure will be covered.

The use of chemical peel kits for home use is gaining ever-increasing popularity. These home chemical peel kits are suitable for individuals with mild, superficial skin problems, and can be safely applied within the comforts of your own home without the need for medical supervision.

To see which is the best option for you needs, discussion with a doctor or dermatologist is highly advocated. They will be able to give you direction to which treatment is best suited for your needs. Whatever the case may be, there will be an optimal avenue for you to pursue.

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