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.
Chemical peels can improve the skin's appearance. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, which makes it blister and eventually peel off. The new skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Chemical peels can be done on the face, neck, or hands. Areas of sun damage may improve after chemical peeling. After a chemical peel, skin is temporarily more sensitive to the sun, so wear sunscreen every day. It should say broad-spectrum on the label, meaning it protects against the sun's UVA and UVB rays.