Hidden Facts About Chemical Peels

Many of your most disapproving skin features are only below the first layer of cells or just on the surface. With Sunny Isles Beach chemical peels, you can eliminate damaged layers for a brighter and smooth skin surface.  

What are chemical peels?

A chemical peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is used on the skin to eliminate top layers of skin causing the skin that grows back to be smoother. With a medium and a lighter peel, you might need to undergo the method several times to acquire the needed results.

Chemical peels treat discolored scars and skin, wrinkles, and are normally done on the face. They might be combined with other cosmetic techniques. Peels can be performed from light to deep depths. Deeper chemical peels give better results but take a longer time to recover.

How chemical peels are done

You can receive a chemical peel in a surgery center or at a doctor’s office. It is an out-patient procedure that doesn’t require an overnight stay. The professional who will do your peels will clean your skin thoroughly. Then you have to apply one or several solutions, like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, carbolic acid, or lactic acid, to tiny areas of your skin. It controls a wound, allowing new skin to take its place.

During this procedure, many people feel as if their skin is burning and this lasts about 5 to 10 minutes, followed by a stinging sensation. After a deep peel, you may need pain medication.

Why it’s done

Depending on the issue you want to eliminate with the procedure, you will select a chemical peel in one of the following depths:

• Light chemical peel- A superficial chemical peel eliminates the outer layer of skin. It is used to treat acne, dryness, uneven skin tone, and fine wrinkles. You can have a light peel every three to five weeks.
• Medium chemical peel-  eliminates skin cells from the dermis and epidermis. It is used to treat uneven skin tone, acne scars, and wrinkles. You may need to repeat the method to maintain or acquire the desired results.
• Deep chemical peel-  removes skin cells even deeper. The doctor can recommend one for precancerous growths, scars, or deeper wrinkles.

Possible complications

Some skin types might develop a permanent or a temporary color change in the skin after a chemical peel. Successive pregnancy, or a family history of brownish discoloration on the face, or taking birth controls may make that more likely.

There is low or no risk of scarring in some areas of the face. Some people might be more likely to get scars. If scarring happens, it may be treated with better results.

What to expect after the chemical peel

Depending on the chemical peel used, a reaction resembling sunburn occurs following the procedure. Redness also occurs when peeling is accompanied by scaling which ends in seven days. Mild peels can be repeated at four-week intervals until you get the desired look.

Deep and medium-depth peeling can result in swelling and blisters that can crust, peel off, turn brown, and break for up to 14 days. Medium-depth peels might be repeated for 12 months if it’s required.

Before receiving a chemical peel, ask questions about each type of peel to help you choose correctly. If chemical peels do not align well with your goals, your doctor can direct you to other skin options. To understand more about medium, light, and deep chemical peels, book an appointment with Alexa Mar Wellness Retreat.