A chemical peel is a process that involves applying a chemical solution to the skin and removing the top layers. The regenerated skin is smoother. You may need to repeat the technique with a light or medium peel to achieve the desired results.
Chemical peels are often used on the face to remove wrinkles, damaged skin, and scars. They can be performed on their own or in conjunction with other cosmetic treatments. They may also be done at various depths, ranging from light to deep. Chemical peels that are deeper in-depth provide more dramatic effects, but they also take longer to recover from.
Why have a chemical peel?
A chemical peel is a type of skin resurfacing treatment. You can get a chemical peel at one of three depths, depending on the concerns you’re trying to solve with the procedure:
- A light chemical peel – The outer layer of skin is removed using a gentle (superficial) chemical peel (epidermis). Fine wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone, and dryness are all treated with it. Every two to five weeks, you can have a little peel.
- A medium chemical peel – A medium chemical peel eliminates skin cells from the epidermis as well as sections of the top middle layer of your skin (dermis). It helps with wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven skin tone. To attain or maintain the intended effect, you may need to repeat the operation.
- A deep medical peel – A thorough chemical peel eliminates considerably more skin cells. For deeper wrinkles, scars, or precancerous growths, your doctor may prescribe one. To receive the maximum impact, you won’t need to repeat the processes.
How is it done?
Deep peels are usually done in an outpatient surgery centre, whereas chemical peels are usually done in the office. Your hair will most likely be tied back before the surgery. Your face will be cleansed, and you may be given eye protection such as goggles or gauze.
If you’re getting a deep peel, your doctor may use a topical anaesthetic to numb the region. A regional anaesthetic, which numbs vast regions, may also be used for deep peels. If you’re having your face and neck treated, they’re more likely to do this. You’ll be given an IV and your pulse rate will be continuously monitored if you have a deep peel.
What results should you expect?
The length of time it takes to recover depends on whatever chemical peel you have.
- Light chemical peel
The recovery period is four to seven days. Your skin may appear lighter or darker for a short period of time.
- Medium chemical peel
After a medium chemical peel, your skin will heal in around five to seven days, however you may experience some redness that lasts for months. Before displaying new skin, your skin will expand, then create crusts and dark patches.
- Deep chemical peel
Swelling, redness, and throbbing feelings are common side effects of deep chemical peels. Eyelids that swell shut are rather common. The new skin will take around two weeks to grow, however white patches or cysts may stay longer. It’s not unusual for redness to remain for months.
Follow your doctor’s post-operative recommendations during your recuperation. They’ll tell you how often you should wash your face and moisturise it, as well as the products you should use. Stay out of the sun as much as possible until your skin has healed, and don’t use cosmetics until your doctor says it’s okay. To reduce pain at home, apply ice packs for 20 minutes at a time or use a cold fan.
Chemical Peels
A chemical peel is a process that involves applying a chemical solution to the skin and removing the top layers. The regenerated skin is smoother. You may need to repeat the technique with a light or medium peel to achieve the desired results.
Chemical peels are often used on the face to remove wrinkles, damaged skin, and scars. They can be performed on their own or in conjunction with other cosmetic treatments. They may also be done at various depths, ranging from light to deep. Chemical peels that are deeper in depth provide more dramatic effects, but they also take longer to recover from.
Why have it?
A chemical peel is a type of skin resurfacing treatment. You can get a chemical peel at one of three depths, depending on the concerns you’re trying to solve with the procedure:
- A light chemical peel – The outer layer of skin is removed using a gentle (superficial) chemical peel (epidermis). Fine wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone, and dryness are all treated with it. Every two to five weeks, you can have a little peel.
- A medium chemical peel – A medium chemical peel eliminates skin cells from the epidermis as well as sections of the top middle layer of your skin (dermis). It helps with wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven skin tone. To attain or maintain the intended effect, you may need to repeat the operation.
- A deep medical peel – A thorough chemical peel eliminates considerably more skin cells. For deeper wrinkles, scars, or precancerous growths, your doctor may prescribe one. To receive the maximum impact, you won’t need to repeat the processes.
How is it done?
Deep peels are usually done in an outpatient surgery centre, whereas chemical peels are usually done in the office. Your hair will most likely be tied back before the surgery. Your face will be cleansed, and you may be given eye protection such as goggles or gauze.
If you’re getting a deep peel, your doctor may use a topical anaesthetic to numb the region. A regional anaesthetic, which numbs vast regions, may also be used for deep peels. If you’re having your face and neck treated, they’re more likely to do this. You’ll be given an IV and your pulse rate will be continuously monitored if you have a deep peel.
What results should you expect?
The length of time it takes to recover depends on whatever chemical peel you have.
- Light chemical peel
The recovery period is four to seven days. Your skin may appear lighter or darker for a short period of time.
- Medium chemical peel
After a medium chemical peel, your skin will heal in around five to seven days, however you may experience some redness that lasts for months. Before displaying new skin, your skin will expand, then create crusts and dark patches.
- Deep chemical peel
Swelling, redness, and throbbing feelings are common side effects of deep chemical peels. Eyelids that swell shut are rather common. The new skin will take around two weeks to grow, however white patches or cysts may stay longer. It’s not unusual for redness to remain for months.
Follow your doctor’s post-operative recommendations during your recuperation. They’ll tell you how often you should wash your face and moisturise it, as well as the products you should use. Stay out of the sun as much as possible until your skin has healed, and don’t use cosmetics until your doctor says it’s okay. To reduce pain at home, apply ice packs for 20 minutes at a time or use a cold fan.