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Everything You Need To Know About Chemical Peel
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Chemical peel is one of the leading cosmetic skin treatments in society today. It is a treatment known for using a chemical solution in removing the top layers of skin that results in a smoother, brighter, and more even-toned skin. This is best for people dealing with wrinkles, acne scars, pigmentation and skin texture.
By the end of this page, you will learn the following:
It is scientifically known as chemexfoliation. It is a cosmetic procedure which involves the application of a specific acidic solution to your skin. The purpose of this is to induce controlled injury. When you’ve finally had a lower pH level, the chemical agent will then break the ionic bonds which hold the dead and damaged cells together. This is a treatment that extends beyond the surface as it triggers a wound-healing, as the damaged layers are being shed, your body is significantly stimulated in accelerating cell turnover and increasing the production of collagen and elastin. This action ensures that your skin doesn’t only peel, but it actually regenerates from within.
The main role of a chemical peel is to systematically remove the dull and dead skin cells of the epidermis. In some cases, some portions of the dermis tend to reveal a fresh and unaffected tissue beneath. By getting rid of those cells that have been damaged by different skin risks, Chemical peel significantly resets your skin’s surface. This will lead you into a reduced appearance of fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and scarring. Aside from smoothing your skin texture, its deep exfoliation also clears out any follicular debris and it also recalibrates your skin’s ability to absorb topical nutrients. This results in a brighter and firmer complexion as well as having an even skin tone.
Aside from its easy and quick treatment, people typically choose in order to address specific skin concerns which using topical creams alone cannot actually resolve. Through a Chemical Peel, it can actually provide a reset for the skin and here are some of the reasons why people choose it:
There are different types of Chemical Peels to choose from according to your skin’s condition and needs. Here are the following:
This is the most popularly used in clinical peels because of its small molecular size that allows it to penetrate deeper into the skin than other AHAs. These peels are mainly used as brightening treatments which are responsible for refreshing a dull complexion, fade minor sun spots, and smoothing out rough skin texture.
Compared with AHAs, Salicylic acid is a Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA). It is an oil-soluble which can actually bypass surface oils in order to get deep inside your pores. For people with oily, congested, or acne-prone skin, this is your best choice. Because it dissolves the plugs of sebum and dead skin which often leads to the appearance of blackheads and breakouts.
These are a more intensive and professional-grade option which are designed to reach the medium depths of your skin. It is highly effective in treating more stubborn concerns. If you are dealing with deep-set hyperpigmentation, melasma, and moderate acne scarring that surface-level peels cannot reach, this is the best option that you should try. This involves a frosting effect during the application and it also requires a more significant recovery period, because it can trigger a more dramatic shedding of your skin afterwards.
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A chemical peel is a precise and multi-step treatment which typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. The process are as follows:
Step 1: Your skin will undergo a preparation & cleansing. This includes removing everything in your face like makeup, dirt, and surface oils. A pre-peel solution will then be applied to ensure that the acid can effectively penetrate your skin evenly.
Step 2: In order to prevent the acid from affecting some delicate areas, petroleum jelly is also applied to the corners of the nose, the edges of the mouth, and the eye area.
Step 3: During the application, it uses a brush, cotton tip, or gauze then your clinician will apply the chemical solution to the skin. You might feel a tingling, warming, or "spicy" sensation during the application. If you are doing the medium peels, you might feel a stronger stinging or burning sensation for quite several minutes.
Step 4: After the application, your clinician will watch out for frosting or redness. It is a white appearance which indicates the protein coagulation. Once it has reached the desired depth, it will be then neutralised with a specific solution or washed off through cool water in order to stop the chemical reaction.
Step 5: In order to calm the immediate inflammation, a cold compress is commonly used. It can be followed by applying a thick, restorative moisturizer, and a broad-spectrum SPF which is significant in protecting the newly refreshed skin.
Just like any other skin treatments, this is not a quick and immediate result after having it. Initially after the procedure, you will notice that your skin will likely look flushed, or might look like you had sun burn, and might feel noticeably tight. During the 24 to 48 hours, some areas of the treated part may darken slightly as your damaged skin is beginning to dry out and prepare for its shedding. The full effect of the treatment will take a while before you actually see visible results.
While recovery would typically depend on the depth of your treatment, this is how your recovery timeline works:
While Chemical peels are generally safe procedures, there might be factors that can be risky for you because people have different skin types and needs. According to the majority of the patients, they have experienced erythema which might look mild to moderate sunburn, and significant skin tightness as the outer layer part of the skin dries out. This is commonly followed by flaking of the skin. These side effects are generally expected, but there are more concerning yet manageable side effects which is temporary hyperpigmentation or the reactivation of cold sores.
While Chemical Peel is a very common treatment, there are certain situation where you should not do it especially if you fall under the following:
It actually varies and most of the time, it is based on the depth of the treatment and the clinical setting. Since this is a cosmetic procedure, these are not covered by the NHS and must be availed in private clinics.
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While mild exfoliating peel pads are commonly available for home use, a professional chemical solution should still be applied by an experienced clinician in order to avoid severe chemical burns and possible permanent scarring.
In order to see optimal results with light to medium peels, most clinicians would recommend a series of 3 to 6 sessions that are spaced within 4 to 6 weeks apart.
The majority of the patients have reported that they usually experienced a mild stingy sensation for about 3 to 10 minutes but generally it is manageable and fades eventually.
No, you should not apply any makeup for at least 24 to 48 hours. This allows your skin barrier to begin healing without any irritation or risk of infection after the procedure.
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