What Is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing treatment that uses a specialized solution to exfoliate the top layers of skin.
By removing dead skin cells and stimulating collagen production, chemical peels reveal smoother, brighter, and healthier-looking skin.
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Benefits of Chemical Peels
- Improve Skin Texture: Reduce roughness and smooth fine lines for a more youthful appearance.
- Even Skin Tone: Address hyperpigmentation, age spots, and acne scars for a balanced complexion.
- Boost Radiance: Reveal fresher, glowing skin by removing dull, dead skin cells.
- Combat Acne: Clear clogged pores and reduce acne and breakouts.
- Stimulate Renewal: Encourage collagen production for firmer, more elastic skin.
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
A chemical peel is applied to the face of the client by a trained medical professional. It is then left for a varying amount of time according to the practitioner’s assessment, before being removed. Then, depending on the sort of skin peel being used such as Alpha Hydroxy Acids (a.k.a AHA or acid peels), Glycolic peel, fruit acid or TCA, the dead skin would either peel off and shed dramatically or improve gradually. As the skin heals, it regenerates new tissues resulting in smoother, younger-looking and less wrinkled skin.
What Conditions Can Chemical Peels Treat?
Chemical peels can help to remove or soften the effects of sun damage, acne scarring or age-related or premature fine lines and wrinkles. Chemical peels can also help with the treatment of active acne.
As chemical peels remove the outermost layers of the skin, most commonly facial skin, this treatment can also reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes, age spots, freckles and dark patches. A chemical peel can’t decrease the size of pores or eliminate deep scars.
Are There Any Side Effects to Chemical Peels?
After a chemical peel, your skin will be temporarily more sensitive to the sun, so you should wear sunscreen if spending time outside. As any swelling decreases, you might notice the treated skin forming a crust and your skin might darken or develop brown blotches. This should clear up within 1-2 weeks.
Other side-effects associated with chemical peel procedures include redness of the skin, which may last several weeks and in some very rare cases changes in colour to the skin or scarring.
What to Expect During Treatment
- Consultation: Your journey begins with a personalized skin assessment to choose the right peel for your needs.
- Treatment Process: The chemical solution is carefully applied to your skin, followed by a neutralizing process and soothing care.
- Downtime and Aftercare: Recovery varies based on the type of peel. Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions to optimize your results.
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