Chemical Peel
About Chemical Peel (Aesthetic Skin Peel)
During a glycolic peel, derma peel, or skin peel a chemical solution is applied to the face to remove dead skin cells and improve the overall appearance of the skin. This process will bring a more youthful and smoother outcome to the skin's surface.
Why choose Chemical Peel (Aesthetic Skin Peel)?
With a chemical peel professionally tailored for your skin type, you can dramatically improve sun damage, discoloration, and a wide range of other skin flaws—all without surgery and very little downtime.
What is the recovery time associated with Chemical Peel (Aesthetic Skin Peel)?
Immediately after treatment, your skin will appear sunburned. Over the course of a week, your dead skin cells will gently scale away to reveal the fresh new skin underneath. Sun exposure must be avoided during the healing process and sunscreen is strongly recommended.
How long do the results last with Chemical Peel (Aesthetic Skin Peel)?
As your skin heals after treatment, your rejuvenated fresh face will be revealed in a matter of days, with continued improvement over a week or two. A series of multiple sessions may be recommended to achieve optimal results and to maintain a youthful appearance as you age.
How should I prepare for Chemical Peel treatment?
You may be advised to stop using certain skin medications prior to your treatment, such as Retin-A, glycolic acid, or other skin products.
How long do Chemical Peel treatments take?
Your chemical peel treatment will take 15-30 minutes, depending on the degree of the peel. You may feel some tingling, stinging, or minor burning during the treatment from the alpha hydroxy acid. If necessary, a pain medication can be provided to ease your comfort level.
What are the Chemical Peel risks?
Chemical peels are safe facial treatments. Rare side effects could include allergic reactions, discoloration of the skin, blistering, or scarring.