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.
During the first 24 hours after treatment, your skin may feel as though it is sunburned. Ice packs/frozen peas are used 5-10 minutes per hour for the first 5-6 hours after the treatment. Your skin will peel for 2-7 days and will be pink for 3 to 6 weeks.This healing all depends on how deep your treatment is. After a week or so, you can wear make-up to cover the pink. Rarely, bruising may develop, which can take up to two weeks to resolve.fter your skin heals, which may take up to 3-14 days, there will be a period of 4 to 6 weeks after that when your skin might be slightly pink. During this period, your skin will feel smoother and looks less blotchy.