Chemical peels are defined as the techniques used to improve and enhance the appearance of the skin. In this article, you’ll get a quick overview of what’s involved, but don’t hesitate to contact one of our dermatology consultants in Coral Springs if you’d like more information or have questions.
A chemical peel treatment smooths the facial skin texture, thus causing the dead skin to slough off and ultimately peel off. It also wipes out parts of the skin in a controlled manner so that the regenerated skin can germinate in its place.
The recreated skin will be much leveled, unwrinkled and smoother than the old skin. The process of chemical peeling typically involves the application of chemical solutions such as wounding or exfoliating agents that generate controlled skin tissue death. This can be performed on the neck, face or hands.
Don’t worry, this procedures is quite safe when done by a trained skincare or dermatology professional. But you really shouldn’t attempt a chemical peel on your own at home because your skin has to be appropriately prepped before chemicals can be applied to it. And if you don’t do it correctly, you could severely damage your skin.
Benefits of this popular cosmetic treatment for a youthful look include the following:
- Removal or reduction of mottled spots: Skin mottles can make your complexion look dull and they do not leave on their own. This chemical procedure seeps deep into the skin to pull out the darker layer from the skin, thus helping to balance the skin tone.
- Acne Management: A chemical peel is considered very valuable in treating acne skin problems. Light chemical peels like glycolic acid peels, AHAs etc remove inflammation and acne blemishes.
- Getting Rid of Sun Damaged Appearance: Sun is considered the main reason for the formation of wrinkles, blotches and scars on the skin and therefore these can be easily treated using chemical peels that help to discard the effected skin layers in order to expose a smooth and fresh layer.
- Sin Lightening: Stress, poor nutrition, changing seasons, lack of rest etc can make your complexion dull and ruddy. Powerful chemical peels that are made up of phenol acid help to clear away wrinkles thereby turning your skin light.
- Improved Collagen Growth: Chemical peels that use glycolic acid help to boost collagen formation which is a substance that further helps in building the skin tissue to form a supple and strong skin surface.
What are the types of chemical peels?
There are following three types of peels available in the market:
- Light Chemical Peel: This is used for fine wrinkles, dryness and uneven skin pigmentation. It uses a combination of beta hydroxyl acids and alpha hydroxyl aids. It discards the external epidermis layer by light exfoliation.
- Medium Chemical Peel: This is used to remove damaged cells from middle as well as upper layer of epidermis. It also treats deep wrinkles and acne scars. The chemicals used are tricholoroacetic acids and glycolic acids.
- Deep Chemical Peel: This is used for damaged skin with scars, sun or any other outgrowth and deep wrinkles. This skin treatment uses phenol which seeps deep into the skin layers to bring about the desired results.
Thus these treatments help to “burn” the upper skin layer with their acid solution and slowly peels off the dead and damaged skin cells to divulge a smooth, radiant and bright layer underneath. I hope this overview has been helpful. If have any questions or are ready to enhance your skin, contact one of our dermatology consultants – Coral Springs FL at (954-906-9099)
