Chemical Peel Reviews Scottsdale Dallas

Monday, April 11th, 2016

Are you considering getting a chemical peel? Doing your homework is the first step. Our chemical peel reviews Scottsdale and Dallas clients have given us will show you real client experiences with the experts who will ensure you get the best results for your skin type at the National Laser Institute Med Spa. In today’s blog, we’ll show you the basics on chemical peels, as well as chemical peel reviews Scottsdale and Dallas clients have provided for your benefit.

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What Is A Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel improves and smoothes the texture of your skin with a chemical solution that sloughs off old skin. Once your old skin has peeled, the regenerated new skin that is revealed is smoother and softer.

Chemical peels can be done on your face, neck, or hands. They can be used to improve the look and feel of your skin by:

Reducing fine lines under your eyes and around your mouth
Treating wrinkles caused by sun damage and aging
Improving the appearance of mild scars
Treating certain types of acne
Reducing age spots, freckles, and melasma due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills

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Immediately after a chemical peel, your skin will peel for 1 to 14 days. The rate of peeling depends on how deeply the chemical penetrated the skin. Chemical peels create a controlled injury so new skin can grow in its place. In fact, the chemicals used are sometimes called exfoliating or wounding agents.

Factors that may affect the depth of your chemical peel include the acid concentration in the peeling agent, the number of coats that are applied, and the amount of time allowed before the acid is neutralized. Deeper peels will give you dramatic results but are also more invasive and have a longer downtime.

There are three basic types of peels:

Light peels are the mildest type of chemical peel and can be used on all skin types. A light peel is also known as a superficial peel, and use a mild acid such as glycolic acid.
Medium peels penetrate your skin more deeply than superficial peels. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is the main peeling agent used for medium peels, though the peel may also be done in several steps using a different chemical solution followed by TCA.
Deep peels penetrate several layers of skin and are not recommended for darker skin types because they can lighten the skin.

Are You a Candidate For a Chemical Peel?

Generally, fair-skinned and light-haired patients are better candidates for chemical peels. Sagging skin with severe wrinkles may benefit more from stronger treatments such as laser resurfacing and dermal fillers.

What To Expect During Your Chemical Peel

When you arrive for your treatment, your skin will be cleansed. You may need pain medication during your peel if a deeper peel is prescribed for your skin type. Then, one or more chemical solutions, such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or carbolic acid, will be applied to your skin. You may feel a burning sensation that lasts about five to ten minutes, followed by a stinging sensation. Cool compresses applied to your skin may ease that stinging.

What To Expect After Your Chemical Peel

Depending upon the depth of your chemical peel, your skin will feel like it has a sunburn. Peeling and redness followed by scaling will last three to seven days. Mild peels may be repeated at one to four-week intervals until you achieve your desired aesthetic results. Medium-depth and deep chemical peels will cause your skin to peel over a period of seven to fourteen days. Medium-depth peels may be repeated in six to twelve months.

After a chemical peel, your skin will temporarily be more sensitive to the sun. It is important to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen above SPF 30. Limit your sun exposure and wear a wide-brimmed hat.