What is a Medical Skin Peel/ Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a non-surgical aesthetic procedure in which an acidic solution is applied to the skin, breaking the bonds between old skin cells and effectively sloughing off the outermost layer of old, dead skin. Removing dead skin cells reveals fresh skin, encourages new skin cell development, and boosts collagen production. Peels improve many conditions, including, but not limited to, wrinkles, acne scarring, scarring, uneven pigment, and sunspots. Various solutions address specific conditions and degrees of damage. Depending on the extent of correction needed, the depth and intensity of the chemical peel can be adjusted, addressing mild to severe cases.
What conditions are addressed by a Medical Skin Peel/Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels are effective in treating a whole host of skin maladies, from active acne to scarring, uneven pigment to sun damage, and fine lines to severe wrinkles. They are also good for rejuvenating rough and aged skin.
Does a Medical Peel/Skin Peel hurt?
Superficial or light and medium peels are administered for a shorter period, and a mild numbing cream may be required before application. You may feel slight burning and itching while the peel works, but most patients do not report severe discomfort.
How long does the procedure take, and when can I expect results?
A chemical peel can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. Depending on your treatment, new skin will develop anywhere from one to two weeks post-treatment.
What results can I expect?
This really depends on what condition your skin is in prior to the chemical peel and what your individual skin goals are. Generally, once your skin has healed, you can expect to see smoother, brighter, younger, more radiant, even-toned skin. You may begin to see resuilts from light peels post treatment, anhd the full effects will be visible between 7-10 days.
