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.
In a chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to the skin and allowed to soak in. Over the next 1 to 14 days, depending on how deeply the chemical penetrated the skin, the skin peels off.This procedure destroys parts of the skin in a controlled way so that new skin can grow in its place.n a chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to the skin and allowed to soak in. Over the next 1 to 14 days, depending on how deeply the chemical penetrated the skin, the skin peels off.