What To Expect Before a Chemical Peel Treatment
Our skilled team is dedicated to guiding you toward achieving your beauty aspirations, beginning with an evaluation to identify the best treatments for your distinctive skin needs. Before a chemical peel, your skin will be gently cleansed to prepare for treatment.
What To Expect During a Chemical Peel Treatment
During a chemical peel, an aesthetician will clean your face and apply a chemical solution that can induce mild to intense sensations, ranging from stinging to burning, depending on the peel’s depth. Light peels may cause slight discomfort and require minimal downtime.
Medium peels can lead to redness, whitish-grey skin appearance, and flaking reminiscent of severe sunburn, with recovery beginning within 48 hours. Deep peels involve more intense preparation, including sedatives and anesthetics, with recovery involving redness, swelling, and peeling that can last several weeks but offer dramatic, long-lasting results up to 10 years.
What To Expect After a Chemical Peel Treatment
Following a chemical peel treatment, patients may encounter varying degrees of skin reactions based on the intensity of the peel. Light peels can lead to mild redness, stinging, and flaking, without altering skin color. Direct sunlight should be avoided, and sunscreen should be worn post-treatment.
Medium peels may cause more pronounced redness and flaking, akin to severe sunburn effects. Deep peels require a recovery period of about two weeks before returning to daily activities, with possible peeling, crusting, and redness lasting up to three months, alongside discomfort managed by prescribed pain relief.
Despite these temporary side effects, the enduring results of a deep peel can be significant, lasting up to a decade.