Chemical Peel

About Chemical Peels

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The new regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Before getting a chemical peel, some patients need to follow a pre-peel skin care plan for 2-4 weeks. This plan can improve results and reduce potential side effects. Your medical professional will tell you if this is necessary.

  • Your medical professional will apply the peel quickly and evenly, watching your skin carefully to remove the peel at the right time. After the peel comes off, your skin will be treated as needed.

  • All peels require some at-home care. You should use the moisturizer as directed to keep your skin moist and supple. If your skin burns, itches or swells, contact your medical professional. Do not use a tanning bed or other type of indoor tanning. After your skin heals, apply sunscreen every day to maintain results.

  • Once your skin heals, you will see the results.

  • Since everyone’s skin is different, there is no specific age. Some choose to get preventative injectables when they are young to prevent lines from becoming ingrained.

  • Most results are not permanent because our skin continues to age.

  • You might feel a mild stinging while the chemical solution is on your skin. If you are getting a medium chemical peel, you may feel stinging or burning for up to 20 minutes.

  • This depends on the type of chemical peel that you get. It can range anywhere from 1-7 days.

  • Your skin will be red. After the redness disappears, scaling may develop, which lasts 3-7 days.

  • Although the results of these two procedures can be very similar, they have some stark differences.

    A chemical peel uses chemical solutions to strip the surface layer of cells away in order for a newer, healthier layer to return. A facial uses serums and products to clean pores, extract blackheads, and moisturize the skin.

    Recovery time for a facial is little to none while a chemical peel may have some minimal side effects that require some time to recover. This recovery time will depend largely on the type of chemical peel received. A light chemical peel will require less recovery time than a deep peel.

    To determine which is best for you, schedule a custom skin evaluation from our licensed estheticians