Service Description

What It Is A chemical peel treatment makes use of chemical solutions to strip off old layers of the skin and reveal bright, young-looking, fresher ones. It’s one of the most popular facial treatments in the United States. This is mostly due to its perceived effectiveness at treating a wide range of skin concerns, from reducing the appearance of wrinkles to lightening scars. What It Involves Getting a facial with a chemical peel begins with some light cleansing, steaming, and massage. Afterward, your aesthetician will typically do one of the two more common types of peels done in an outpatient setting: a light or superficial peel or a medium peel. A light or superficial peel works away the topmost layer of the skin for mild exfoliation; usually, it uses alpha hydroxy acids or other mild acids. A medium peel goes a little deeper beneath the surface of the skin, which makes it effective at exfoliating damaged skin cells. For this type, glycolic acid is typically used. Then a calming mask follows. To finish the facial, your face is treated with moisturizing serums or gels and sunscreen. Who needs it? Those with discoloration or hyperpigmentation from scarring or have noticeable signs of aging Who should avoid it? Those who frequently get cold sores, which can be exacerbated by chemical peels People who have taken isotretinoin within the past six months as these peels might cause scarring and keloid formation People with a tendency to form keloids as the treatment might lead to delayed wound healing When should you get it? Once a month (for light peels); every four to six months (for medium peels)