What is a Chemical Peel?
Odds are good you have heard of a chemical peel and probably know someone who has had one- although they might not have told you! We know the phrase ‘chemical peel’ can sound scary, but once you learn all the benefits and how much research, testing, and evaluating has gone into this line of treatments, we think you will be ready to jump on your chance to have a chemical peel done!
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel is a cosmetic treatment used most commonly on the face to address signs of aging. Chemical peels can also be applied to the back of hands and neck to address the signs of again on these areas as well. These treatments work for all types of skin, however should be conducted by a professional to ensure the best possible results.
A medical grade solution is applied to the desired area of treatment by a professional. There are many variations to make up the solution to achieve different results. These solutions go deeper in the skin than what a face wash or moisturizer would to, causing a reaction to the skin in which the outer layers start to peel away to fresh skin beneath. It is important to work with an experienced professional who understands the different options to make sure your specific needs are met.
The skin will start to flake or peel typically within 48 hours of the treatment and usually will only continue for up to a week. Although skin is peeling, this is actually dead skin on the surface that is holding onto dirt, oil, and debris preventing air from getting to the cells below. It is important to note right away that you should not actually peel the skin that starts to flake after the solution procedure as it could cause permanent scarring.
There are different levels of peels which means that you can have little to no peeling of the skin or as described above, the full face can peel. Generally speaking there are three depths of peels; light peel, a medium peel, and a deep peel. The deeper the peel, the less often it should be done, whereas a light peel can actually be done every few weeks if recommended.
What are the benefits of a chemical peel?
After the peeling has concluded, the face appears refreshed- smoother, more even tone and texture, and more youthful. The results are often dramatic and very welcome. It is always fun to take before and after photos to really see the difference side by side!
Chemical peels treat a variety of concerns at one time. Some of the most common benefits include softening fine lines and wrinkles, treating acne and acne scars, evening out skin tone and texture, and exfoliating on a deeper level. Perich Aesthetics offers a variety of chemical peels to meet different needs resulting in different benefits. Looking for something specific? Let’s go over each peel and it’s benefits:
The Perfect Derma Peel:
The Perfect Derma Peel combines: Glutathione, Kojic Acid, TCA, Retinoic Acid, Phenol, Salicylic Acid and Vitamin C and can be used on all skin types. It Improves the overall tone and texture of your skin, lightens and brightens the skin, removes or reduces sun damage and age spots, reduces pore size and softens fine lines and wrinkles, reduces or eliminate hyper-pigmentation and acne scars, improves acne skin conditions, helps formatting new collagen.
SkinCeuticals® Advanced Corrective Peel:
Helps reduce visible signs of photoaging, including fine lines and wrinkles. Improves the appearance of uneven skin tone and dullness. Smoothes the skin’s surface texture. Decreases the frequency of acne breakouts.
Jesnner’s Peel:
The Jessner peel was first formulated over a hundred years ago, and it’s still in use today thanks to its ability to reduce dark spots and age spots, even out skin tone, minimize scars, smooth fine lines, and wrinkles, treat melasma (skin discoloration).
AHA Peel:
Rejuvenate the skin by enhancing exfoliation. AHA Peel removes dead skin cells and prevents buildup that causes the skin to appear dull. AHA Peel also improves skin tone, increases collagen production, and helps reverse the signs of aging.
TCA Peel:
Superficial TCA chemical peels provide improvement in skin texture, a decreased number of whiteheads and blackheads, and evening of skin tone. Medium-depth TCA chemical peels provide improvement in fine lines and wrinkles.
Glycolic Peel 15%, 30%, and up:
The gold standard in evening out skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. Glycolic acid has the ability to travel deep into the layers of the skin and dissolve excess sebum and dead skin cells, revealing smoother, brighter, and younger-looking skin.
As you can see, a chemical peel can really aid in your quest to restore your skin while addressing many concerns. Peels are fantastic procedures to achieve amazing results in a short amount of time. Once you try you first, we bet you will be hooked!
We would love to help you figure out which of these peels could be right for you. Feel free to call us today at 727-777-2640 or fill out our contact form here for a staff member to reach back out to you!