Why is the crust important in timedsurgery?
In the timedsurgery procedures, the crust protects the treated area. When Timedsurgical resurfacing is used to eliminate epidermal hyperpigmentation of the face, body or hands, the coagulated epidermis is not removed, but is incorporated into the crust; this provides effective protection for the treated area, which the patient can wash after one or two days. In mixed Timedsurgical peeling, which is used to eliminate dermal-epidermal hyperpigmentation and deep lip wrinkles, a saturated resorcin solution is applied. The coagulating effect of the solution causes a crust to form in less than four hours. The crust is extremely useful, in that it not only protects the area from infection but also obviates the need for medication and post-operative visits. When Timedsurgical resurfacing is used to smooth tissues or to remove tattoos and naevi flammei, the crust forms within a few days and protects the treated area. Should medication be continued while the crust is forming? The patient can hel
