What Is a Chemical Peel? The Reasons that Will Make You Adore Them
If you’re looking for a way to rejuvenate your skin and achieve a smooth, radiant complexion, a chemical peel might be just what you need. This cosmetic procedure involves applying a chemical solution to the skin to remove its outer layer and promote the growth of new, healthy skin cells.
There are many different kinds of chemical peels, and they vary in terms of intensity. The decision regarding which one might be a good option for you will depend on your skin type, your skin concerns, and the kind of treatment you’re looking for (a skin refresh vs an advanced treatment with more dramatic results).
If you’re unfamiliar with this kind of skincare, consider this blog post your crash course on chemical peels. We’ll go over some of the different kinds of chemical peels on the market, their uses, safety, and recovery times. At the same time, we’ll explore the many benefits of peels that might make you want to book a consultation with a spa practitioner today.
Which skin issues do chemical peels treat?
Here’s your first reason to love chemical peels: no matter what skin problem you’re dealing with, chances are there’s a chemical peel that can help you. Let’s look at a few of the options that are available at Complexion Med Spa & Aesthetics.
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Anti-aging peels
Our Fusion Peel is an anti-aging peel that’s suitable for just about anyone. It’s gentle, yet effective at eliminating dead skin and dissolving excess oil and cellular debris. Get your youthful glow back today.
A TCA Peel is a more intense treatment, suited for people who want to see dramatic results after a single session. This peel causes controlled damage to the epidermis and papillary dermis, triggering a regenerative response.
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Peels for age and sun spots
A Jessner Peel can be an effective remedy for a wide range of skin conditions, including dark patches, age spots, scars, hyperpigmentation and fine lines. Because of its multiple uses, and since it’s one of the gentler peels, this treatment is a popular option among those looking for a skin rejuvenation.
The Perfect Derma Peel is a peel that can give you more dramatic results in a single session. It’s practically painless and doesn’t require much preparation or recovery time. It brightens skin tone, helps prevent wrinkles and, best of all, can be used on patients of all ethnicities and skin types. -
Peels that revitalize and resurface skin
The Alpha Beta Peel is ideal for people suffering from acne. It exfoliates the top layer of skin, getting rid of dead skin and debris. Salicylic acid can then penetrate the clogged pores, helping to prevent breakouts.
A Glycolic Peel is a gentle treatment that’s effective for acne, melasma, hyperpigmentation and fine lines. It resurfaces skin for a glowing, refreshed complexion.
As you can tell, the list of chemical peel benefits goes on and on. On this page you can see all the chemical peels we offer at Complexion Med Spa & Aesthetics. Contact us with any questions regarding how to choose the right chemical peel for you.
Safety & recovery times
Now that we’ve covered how chemical peels can help with a number of skin problems and leave you with a healthy complexion, it’s time to move on to the second reason to love chemical peels: they are safe and, in general, don’t require much recovery time.
For light chemical peels, you can expect your skin to be fully recovered within a few days or a week of the procedure. During the recovery time, your skin may appear slightly lighter or darker; don’t worry, these changes are normal and temporary.
Medium chemical peels also have short recovery times, generally ranging from about five days to a week. However, since these peels penetrate deeper layers of your skin, you may experience redness or brown blotches for more than a week after the treatment. Again, these symptoms are temporary. Your refreshed complexion will be revealed when the new skin finishes developing.
Deep chemical peels are the most intense kind of peel so, naturally, they require the most recovery time. New skin generally takes about two weeks to develop, but redness commonly persists for longer than that.
A word about safety
Chemical peels are very safe, but only when applied by an experienced medical provider. You should only trust an expert to perform this type of procedure because, if done incorrectly, you could be at risk for infection, scarring and other issues.
At Complexion Med Spa & Aesthetics, our team is made up of qualified medical practitioners that work with the highest standards of hygiene and safety. If you have any questions about chemical peels or any of the other treatments we offer, contact us today.
