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chemical skin peel

Clinical Skin Peels are an important element of skin care. However, peels are not a ‘one size fits all’ treatment.

Peels come in many strengths and forms and you must always seek the advice of a qualified skin professional before embarking on a series of chemical peels.

All our chemical peels are medical strength. They are used to remove damaged skin cells, revealing healthier skin underneath. There are different types of peels: light, medium, and deep.

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Chemical skin peels are medical aesthetic treatments that can be applied to the face, hands, and neck.

They are used to improve the appearance or feel of the skin.

During this procedure, chemical solutions will be applied to the area being treated, which causes the skin to exfoliate and eventually peel off.

Once this happens, the new skin underneath is often smoother, appears less wrinkled, and may have less damage.

Why Skin Peels?

There are several reasons people may get chemical skin peels. They may be trying to treat a variety of things, including:

Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Uneven skin tone or redness

Acne Scars

Hyperpigmentation

Scars

Melasma

Sun Damage

Important Information

Before your procedure

Before your procedure, you will first have a free no-obligation consultation with Dr.Shah to determine any problems or issues you would like to address.

A full medical questionnaire will be taken to ensure the procedure will be safe for you to have.

From this information we will be able to determine what the best treatment option is for you.

Such things as cost and downtime will be considered, and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions.

We can let you know the details about the specific peel that would be best chosen for your needs.

Before a chemical peel, you must:

Not use any type of retinol or retin-A topical medication for at least 48 hours
Inform your skin care specialist about any medications you take
Not have been on Accutane for at least six months
Stop using facial scrubs and exfoliants the week before the peel
Stop waxing, epilating, or using depilatory hair removal products the week before the peel

Our aesthetics consultant director may also recommend that you:

Take an antiviral medication if you have a history of fever blisters or cold sores to prevent a breakout around the mouth
Use special lotions to improve treatment, like a glycolic acid lotion
Use a retinoid cream to prevent skin darkening
Stop waxing, epilating, or using depilatory hair removal products the week before the peel. You should also avoid hair bleaching
Stop using facial scrubs and exfoliants the week before the peel

Patients who have had any medical cosmetic facial treatments or procedures such as Laser treatments, cosmetic fillers or other surgical procedures should wait until skin sensitivity has completely resolved before receiving a peel.

What to expect following your peel

Recovery time varies depending on which chemical peel you received.

Your skin may be red when you leave the clinic and may feel tight for a few days.

Light chemical peels:

Recovery time is about four to seven days. Your skin may temporarily be lighter or darker.

PCA oxygenating superficial peel: Requires no downtime.

PCA perfecta peel: This light chemical peel requires little or no downtime.

Medium chemical peels:

Your skin will recover about five to seven days after a medium chemical peel, though you may have redness that persists for months. Your skin will initially swell and then form crusts and brown blotches before revealing new skin.

PCA 6% retinol peel: This medium chemical peel can require a few days of recovery time.

Medium/ deep chemical peel:

The perfect peel: This peel requires 3 to 4 days of downtime.

Deep chemical peels:

Deep chemical peels cause severe swelling and redness, with burning or throbbing sensations. It’s common for the eyelids to swell.

The new skin will take about two weeks to develop, though white spots or cysts may last several weeks. It’s common for redness to last for several months.

During recovery, Try to stay out of the sun until your skin has healed, and avoid using makeup or other cosmetics until your nurse gives you the go-ahead.

You can use ice packs for 20 minutes at a time, or a cool fan, to help relieve.

Safety

When conducted by licensed healthcare provider, or trained skin care specialist, chemical peels are exceptionally safe
It’s essential to follow your provider’s post-op instructions carefully
Light chemical peels do not require much downtime
Medium and deep chemical peels can require two to three days of recovery time
The procedures can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 90 minutes
During recovery, you must stay out of the sun and wear an SPF 50
It is essential to follow your provider’s post-op instructions carefully

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