Improve the Appearance of Your Skin with Chemical Peels

Do you love your fresh skin after using a face scrub? What if you could boost that effect to reveal new and healthy skin? A chemical peel removes damaged skin cells on the skin’s surface to do just that.

The term ‘chemical peel’ sounds scarily intense which may discourage you from trying it, but there are different types of chemical peels – light, medium, and deep, depending on what your skin can deal with and how much downtime you can manage. When done by a trained professional, chemical peels are very safe and give amazing results. Although this treatment has become very popular in recent years, you may still be wondering: what is a chemical peel, what are its benefits, and what should you expect? 

What Is a Chemical Peel?  

A chemical peel treatment uses acids to exfoliate the skin to peel off the surface layer and regenerate to reveal new cells. It removes damaged skin cells uniformly when done properly, which allows the skin to heal with minimal scarring and pigmentation. Most chemical peels target only the visible outer layer of the skin while the stronger type of peel treatment may also target a small part of the dermis.

What Are the Benefits of Chemical Peels?

There is a long list of chemical peel benefits which makes it a popular choice among skin treatments. It helps with sun damage, hyperpigmentation, acne, scarring, and melasma, and has amazing anti-aging benefits such as reducing fine lines and mild wrinkles. This procedure improves the overall tone and texture of the skin. 

What Are the Types of Chemical Peels?

The chemical solution used during the procedure includes glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or phenol. Each type of chemical peel reaches the skin at a different depth to cause controlled damage and induce regeneration. 

A light chemical peel targets the visible outer skin layer and is suitable for those with minimal fine lines, acne, uneven skin tone, or sun damage. A medium chemical peel reaches the upper part of the middle layer and is a better choice for clients who have scarring, discoloration, fine wrinkles, and age spots. A deep chemical peel reaches the lower part of the middle layer and is suitable for those with extensive sun damage, moderate wrinkles, deep scars, and blotchy skin. 

Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Chemical Peels?  

The ideal candidate for a chemical peel is one with fair skin and light hair. You may still have good results from this treatment if you have darker skin, depending on which skin concern is targeted. Darker skins are also more prone to uneven pigmentation post-treatment.   

What To Expect After a Chemical Peel?

Your skin will heal within a few days after a light chemical peel. A medium peel takes about 5 to 7 days, and you may expect redness, slight swelling, and crusts before it peels off.

Deep chemical peels cause swelling, redness, and a burning sensation. It will take about 2 weeks to heal and build new skin. White spots and cysts can occur for several weeks after a deep chemical peel.

Your dermatologist will give you post-treatment care instructions so that you can enjoy the best results. You will need to stay out of the sun until your skin is healed. 

Book an Appointment

While the recovery time may seem long, the results are worth it. Chemical peels are very effective in preventing aging and fixing pigmentation issues.

Speak with a skin care professional to assess whether you are a good candidate for the treatment. Book an appointment at Elite Laser Esthetics by calling us at 305-560-4144 or book online today!