How to Decide if a Chemical Peel is Right For You

Accomplishing beautiful, youthful skin is not as easy as some skincare commercials make you believe. People often struggle to achieve healthy skin or can’t seem to kick the fine wrinkles that start to appear. The answer may lay with a chemical peel treatment.

To help you decide whether a chemical peel is the proper facial treatment, we have compiled everything you need to know, including the desired chemical peel benefits people enjoy every day.

Who is a Good Candidate For a Chemical Peel

Chemical peel treatments help people suffering from several skin conditions, including discoloration, acne, hyperpigmentation, and scarring, or they can even help with fine lines and wrinkles. They are available in varying degrees of strength, with some more suitable for certain conditions than others. With this in mind, chemical peels fall under the following categories:

Firming
Acne
Rosacea
Antioxidant (Ferulac)
Anti-aging
Brightening

So, chemical peels are perfect for people struggling with any of the conditions mentioned above, with some stipulations. For example, you may not be a good candidate if you tend to have abnormal scarring or a darker complexion with the tendency of extra pigmentation from scarring. In addition, you could experience uneven skin tone after treatment.

What Happens During the Treatment?

During your initial consultation, your technician will take a thorough medical history and assess your skin issues before determining which chemical peel will be most beneficial.

Then, after selecting the perfect formulation for your skin condition, your provider will carefully apply the appropriate solution to your face. Depending on the strength, the chemical peel treatment will remove a controlled layer from your skin’s epidermis layer, effectively revealing fresh new skin beneath.

What to Expect After a Chemical Peel

After your treatment, your face may feel red and tender, much like getting a sunburn. However, your skin’s reaction will depend on the type of peel you receive. Side effects may include one or more of the following:

Redness
Dryness
Itchiness
Burning sensation
Slight swelling

More serious side effects can include long-lasting redness, more severe swelling, and skin discoloration—particularly with deep chemical peels and those with darker skin tones; however, this is not common. Very rarely, an infection can occur.

Your skin will begin to peel within 48 hours of treatment and continue for several days, but it is manageable with moisturizer. You must not pick at your skin and allow it to heal naturally, as is following all your provided aftercare instructions.

Aftercare Tips to Maintain Your Results

To get the most out of your chemical peel and prevent adverse side effects, follow all the aftercare instructions your technician gives you.

They may include:

Avoid picking or rubbing at your skin
Apply cool compresses for redness, swelling, or irritation
Avoid exfoliating for at least four days post-peel
Moisturize your skin to avoid it drying out
Use SPF30 or higher when going outdoors
Wash your face with cool water rather than hot
Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and strenuous activities (sweating) on freshly peeled skin

You may also need more than one peel to accomplish your desired results. Discuss your chemical peel benefits and plan with your provider to determine how many you need and the intervals between them.

Feel Confident and Refreshed With a Chemical Peel

Take your skin to another level with professional chemical peels by Elite Laser Esthetics in Hialeah, FL. Their highly-trained technicians have the knowledge and experience to diligently assess your skin and provide expertly applied chemical peels that exceed expectations.

Feel the relief of a beautiful complexion and healthy skin. Schedule your chemical peel online or call 305-560-4144 today!