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About Chemical Peels
What are chemical peels?
Chemical Peels are performed to treat facial discoloration such as brown, mottled or muddy pigment - usually from the sun or the combination of sun and hormone treatment. They also help tighten the facial pores and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Chemical peels can also improve whiteheads and blackheads that are seen with acne. There are different types of chemical peels. We usually think of them as superficial or light chemical peels versus medium depth chemical peels or deep chemical peels.
What will I look like after the peel?
The response to these treatments can vary depending on the clients skin type and depending on how many peels the client has had. Most will just have some mild redness of their skin right after the peel that will look like they have a mild sunburn. If desired, women are able to put on moisturizer and makeup directly after the treatment and can return to work and resume their regular activities. Over the next several days, there may be a fine peeling or scaling of the skin, very rarely some crusting or scab formation may form and often times there is actually no visible exfoliation. However, even without visible peeling or irritation, most patients will notice that their skin feels softer and smoother and will see fading of areas of discoloration.
How many treatments are necessary?
Depending on the reason the client is having the chemical peels; most clients require a minimum of 6 treatments to see results from these light chemical peels. These treatments are separated by about 2 to 4 weeks. For tougher problems such as dark brown blotches or melasma, it may take up to 12 treatments to get the best results. It is not uncommon for clients to continue with light peels with their monthly facial.
Who is a good candidate for light chemical peel?
Almost any client and any type of skin is a good candidate for this type of peel, which has very few risks or problems associated with it.
What are the side effects from this peel?
There are very few side effects associated with this peel. It may sting or tingle when the acid is on the face but it doesn't really hurt. Light peels leave the skin with a warm, rosy glow. Perfect prior to a big event.
What is a moderate depth chemical peel?
If the patient does not want to come in multiple times for the light chemical peels and is able to take some time off from work or social activities, they may prefer a stronger chemical peel. At Advanced Clinical Aesthetics, we perform a moderate depth chemical peel that is known as a Jessner's chemical peel or a TCA peel.
What will my face look like after a moderate depth chemical peel?
After a moderate depth chemical peel, the skin will turn very red, and there may also be some swelling. In fact it is not uncommon for the eyelids to swell, but this usually doesn't occur until the following day. After the second or third day the skin starts to peel off in fairly large sheets. The peeling lasts for about 3 days and the whole process is usually over after 1 to 2 weeks. Therefore, the patient will need to plan on a one to two week recovery period. At the end of one or two weeks, the face may look pink but there is usually new skin present and makeup can often be worn at this time. Makeup cannot be worn during the peeling process.
How does one care for the skin during this time?
An ointment such as Vaseline is used on the skin to keep the skin lubricated and only very mild cleansers are also recommended. It is then important after the first week to begin sunscreens and to avoid the sun.
Does this chemical peel hurt?
There is burning and stinging that is associated with these peels but it only lasts for a few minutes.
Are there any risks with this peel?
The risks are minimal. They can be associated with hyperpigmentation, or brownish discoloration, particularly if the patient gets into the sun too soon after the chemical peel has been performed.
How long do the results of the chemical peel last?
The answer to this question varies depending on how well the patient takes care of their skin after the chemical peel. We recommend that a daily sunscreen be used after any level of chemical peel and that glycolic acid products be used on a daily basis to maintain the improvement that is achieved with the chemical peel process.
How much does it cost?
The light chemical peels are $85-120 depending on the strength. The mid-depth chemical peel is $140 - $400.
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