Getting a Chemical Peel

Whether you have patchy and blemish-filled skin, or if you are seeking a treatment to help with exfoliating and restoring a healthy glow and balance to your face's skin, you might be interested in getting a chemical peel. A chemical peel is also known as "chemexfoliation" or "derma peeling" and uses a specific chemical solution and mixture to help with removing the dry, cracked, and damaged outer layers of the skin of your face and any other specific areas of your body you are targeting to fix or improve.

What Does a Chemical Peel Treat?

Chemical peels are known to improve the overall appearance of the skin which can be damaged over time by sun exposure, freckles, age or liver spots, acne (and acne scars), rough skin, and even an irregular skin pigmentation, depending on your own personal situation and skin's condition. Chemical peels can also help to reduce find lines which appear around the mouth and sometimes eyes, while also treating wrinkles to make their appearance smaller (caused by over exposure to the sun and even aging). How is a Chemical Peel Performed?

Most chemical peels are outpatient procedures and do not take longer than few hours in total to complete. The skin is first cleansed and excess oils and makeup is removed before the procedure begins. There are multiple chemical solutions used during a chemical peel that should be discussed with your cosmetic surgeon prior to the surgery, as methods often vary from each doctor's own preferences. Chemicals including glycolic acid, lactic acid, cabolic acis, tricholoracetic acid and even salicyclic acid are all potential ingredients in the chemical peel solution used to peel and remove the outer damaged layers of your skin.

Technically, the process creates a "controlled wound" on the skin, which helps the dead skin to fall off, allowing new skin to regenerate, leaving an entirely new look to your face with a smoother and younger-looking appearance.

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