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The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that more than 80 million Americans have skin issues. If you have skin problems, one of the common treatments your skin care doctor may recommend for you is chemical peels. A chemical peel Southlake can help enhance the tone and texture of your skin by reducing or eliminating outer layers damaged by the sun. Chemical peels can improve the appearance of the skin on your face, hands, and neck.
- How chemical peels work
A chemical peel involves the application of a peeling agent or chemical solution to your skin. Exposure of your skin to a peeling chemical or an acid forms a controlled wound. Activating your body’s self-healing and recovery mechanism initiates the repair of imperfections in your skin. As a result, your skin will have improved texture and vibrant, even pigmentation. Chemical peels can eliminate or reduce scarring, scaly, rough skin patches, fine lines, wrinkles, acne, or acne scars.
Chemical peels may not be able to treat deep facial wrinkles and fine lines, eliminate sagging or loose skin, or remove deep scars.
- Types of chemical peels
Your dermatologist will recommend the right chemical peel depending on your skin type and problems. Your dermatologist may choose between a light or superficial chemical peel, a medium chemical peel, or a deep chemical peel.
A light chemical peel is excellent for treating mild cases of uneven skin tone or acne. Because the peeling of the skin layer does not go deep, prepare to go for peeling every few weeks to maintain desired results.
On the other hand, a deep cleaning peel involves applying a more aggressive peeling agent or chemical that can reach the deep layers of your skin. Deep chemical peels may be great for you if your skin has suffered from extensive sun exposure and damage and you have extensive facial wrinkles and fine lines. Because deep chemical peels can reach into the deeper layers of your skin, the healing and recovery period will last longer.
- A good candidate for chemical peels
You may not be the right candidate for chemical peels when you have abnormal skin scarring, have recently used acne treatments, or have skin conditions and use medications that make your skin extra sensitive. Skin conditions that may make you a bad candidate for chemical peels are psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea.
Moreover, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your dermatologist may discourage you from treatment with chemical peels.
- Care after a chemical peel
Your dermatologist will provide instructions to help you recover quickly from treatment and achieve desired skin improvements. For instance, you may need to take mild pain medications to provide relief against the tingling and throbbing sensations you may feel.
Your dermatologist may also recommend that you protect the treated area of your skin from being drier and flaking by moisturizing frequently. Do not pull your shedding skin.
You will also have to avoid excessive exposure to the sun during the healing period and apply sunscreen to protect the new, vibrant layer of your skin.
Contact Serendipity Med Spa today to schedule an appointment with a chemical peel specialist.
