CHEMICAL PEELS
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WHAT ARE CHEMICAL PEELS?
Chemical peels are a non-invasive procedure that restores wrinkled, blemished, sun-damaged skin, and uneven pigmentation by using a chemical solution to peel away the top layer of skin. New cells form during the healing process to produce smoother, tighter looking skin. Chemical peels can be used on the entire face, or on designated regions like the forehead or areas around the mouth.
Our doctors specialize in the VI Peel, which provides dramatic results with minimum discomfort and downtime. This procedure is typically 10-15 minutes per application, but full-face or deep peels may take additional time. Light and medium peels should be repeated within a few weeks or months.
- Avoid sun exposure: Avoid direct sunlight and tanning for two weeks before your treatment.
- Take medication: If you have a history of cold sores or fever blisters, your doctor might prescribe antiviral medication before and after your treatment.
- Use topical products: Apply products like hydroquinone, retinoid cream, or glycolic acid lotion as instructed before treatment.
- Don’t use certain products: Avoid products that contain retinoids, like tretinoin, one to two weeks before treatment, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- Don’t have open sores: Peel areas must be free of any open sores, lesions, or skin infections.
- Stop hair removal: Stop waxing, epilating, or using depilatory hair removal products the week before the peel.
- Don’t use facial scrubs: Stop using facial scrubs and exfoliants the week before the peel.
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CHEMICAL PEEL RECOVERY
After a chemical peel, the treated skin will likely be red, swollen, and dry, and the peeling may start on days three and four. The skin may also become darker or lighter than normal. The healing time can vary from 7 to 21 days, depending on the type of peel, age, skin type, lifestyle, and weather.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Each type of chemical peel targets different skin concerns. Superficial peels are often used for mild discoloration and acne, medium peels target deeper wrinkles and scars, and deep peels are more intensive, addressing more significant signs of aging and damage.
Superficial or light and medium peels are left on for a shorter period of time and a mild numbing cream may be used prior to application. You may feel some slight burning and itching whilst the peel is on, but most patients do not report severe discomfort.
For very deep peels, anesthesia is often needed and in some instances, patients may be sedated. In these cases, your doctor will usually prescribe pain medication post-treatment.
This depends on what condition your skin is in prior to the chemical peel and what your individual skin goals are. Generally, once your skin has healed, you can expect to see smoother, brighter, younger, more radiant, even-toned skin.
You may begin to see results from light peels immediately post treatment, and the full effects will be visible between 7-10 days. Results from medium and deep peels will develop in 1-2 weeks.
In the immediate post peel period, mild soap or non-soap cleanser should be used. If there is crusting, topical antibiotic ointment should be used to prevent bacterial infection and enhance wound healing. Sun exposure should be avoided and broad spectrum sunscreen should be used meticulously.
