Chemical Peel

Chemical Peel

  • A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve the texture and tone of the skin by removing the damaged outer layers.
  • Although chemical peels are used mostly on the face, they can also be used to improve the skin on your neck and hands.
  • They help in improving the texture and tone in wrinkled, blemished, unevenly pigmented, or sun-damaged facial skin.

When should you consider a Chemical Peel?

Types of chemical peel

You ask, we answer.

Chemical peel agents resurface the skin by inducing controlled wound and thus removing superficial layers of the skin. As a result, they promote the growth of new healthy top skin layer and improve skin problems like hyperpigmentation, fine lines, superficial wrinkles uneven texture etc.

Depending on the type of peel, you may notice a mild tingling sensation or feel heat on the skin. Some acids are neutralized by us and some acids are self-neutralizing, so they keep working after you leave. By the second or third day, you’ll notice peeling or flaking around the mouth and then the forehead. If you keep your skin well-hydrated with moisturizer, it will continue to peel for seven to 10 days.

One week before the chemical peel, you should avoid waxing, electrolysis and other skin procedures. Discontinue the medications like retinol, local steroids 2-3 days before the procedure. Patients who have had recent cosmetic procedures like laser hair removal or dermal fillers should avoid the chemical peel till the inflammation subsides completely.

Chemical peels should be done in a series of three to six peels. For the best results, we recommend a series of six peels, three weeks apart. 

After the medium and deep peel, you will have a down time. After the deep peel, you will require a recuperation of 2-3 weeks’ time at home. 

Use  a soap free cleanser to wash your face.  Hydrating moisturizer should be applied twice daily or as often as required to relieve dryness and control peeling. A physical sun block must be worn  twice daily.  It’s best to avoid prolonged sun exposure for 1 week post peel.

Avoid heat, exposure to sunlight, avoid harsh exfoliants and active cleansers for weeks after the peel.As skin begins to flake and peel, do not pull, scrub or prick at the skin.

For superficial peels, there is no down time, but it needs to be repeated 3-5 times at regular intervals to perceive the results. For deep peels, you need 2 weeks down time to perceive the results.