In many cases, the only way to detect a cholesterol ring is an eye examination. Cholesterol rings don't cause symptoms like pain or blurry vision. If your doctor notices that you have arcus, she may recommend blood testing to check your cholesterol levels.
The needle will be passed over the entire skin from 3 to 5 passes. This procedure does not hurt. After 1 pass, the anesthetic absorbs quickly. There is also no discomfort when the chemical peel is applied because of the anesthetic. You may be pink from 1 to 24 hours.
I've had a chemical peel (a glycolic peel) three months after my first facial microdermabarasion treatment (after I'd gained some experience with skin rejuvenation). In some ways, peels and microderm abrasions are similar, which is why so many people refer to microderm as a microdermabrasion peel.