Chemical Peel
What is a chemical peels?
A chemical peel, also called chemexfoliation or derma peeling, is one of the least invasive ways to improve the appearance of your skin. Although chemical peels are used mostly on the face, they can also be used to improve the skin on your neck and hands.
You can improve:
- Acne or acne scars
- Age and liver spots
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Freckles
- Irregular skin pigmentation
- Rough skin and scaly patches
- Scars
- Sun-damaged skin
How does a chemical peel work?
Chemical solutions are carefully applied to your skin to improve the texture by removing damaged outer layers. The chemicals used are phenol, trichloroacetic acid and alphahydroxy acids. Each one has a different purpose. The formula used by our staff will be adjusted to meet your particular needs.
Special consideration, risk and recovery?
You should understand that all chemical peels will carry some risks and uncertainties. It’s usually a very safe procedure when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon. It happens infrequently, but you could develop an infection or scarring from chemical peels.
For people with certain skin types, there is a risk of developing a temporary or permanent color change in the skin. Birth control pills, getting pregnant, or family history of brownish discoloration on the face may increase the possibility of developing abnormal pigmentation.
Inform our staff if you have a history of keloids (scar tissue overgrowth) or any unusual scarring tendencies.
Is a chemical peel right for me?
Now that you know what a facial chemical peel can do for your skin, it’s important to understand what they cannot do, such as:
- Treat deep facial lines
- Tighten loose or sagging skin
- Stimulate collagen production
- Remove broken capillaries
- Change pore size
- Remove deep scars
You may not be a good candidate for chemical peeling if you have:
- A history of skin scarring
- Abnormal pigmentation
- Afro-Caribbean or Asian skin
- Facial warts
- Red hair and pale freckled skin
- Used certain acne treatments within the last year
Type of chemical peels we offer?