A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing aesthetic procedure, designed to improve your skin appearance. It is becoming popular because it’s safe and effective in treating various skin concerns. Chemical peels vary in their strength and can be light, medium, and deep.
With light and medium chemical peels you can improve skin tone and texture, and reduce fine lines. You can achieve more dramatic results with deep peels but you need to recover longer.
Generally, with chemical peels, you can reduce hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and other blemishes after peeling off the surface layer of your skin. Dr. Dragana Spica chooses the best chemical peel for your skin concerns and applies it to your skin. The top layer of your skin gradually peels off and reveals smoother and healthier skin.
Before your chemical peel treatment, you are first consulted with Dr. Dragana Spica. She examines your skin and skin concerns and asks you about your medical history and current medications. You discuss your aesthetic goals and expectations. Dr. Dragana recommends the type of chemical peel that will bring you the desired results. She also recommends the number of treatment sessions and tells you how long your recovery will last.
Dr. Dragana will recommend how to prepare for your chemical peel, including:
On the day of your chemical peel treatment, Dr. Dragana Spica cleans your face and protects your eyes.
If you are having a light chemical peel, you won’t need any pain relief. Dr. Dragana starts your treatment by applying the chosen chemical peel with a brush, sponge, or cotton ball. The treated area starts to get white and you may feel a mild stinging sensation. After a while, Dr. Dragana removes the chemical peel solution from your skin and your treatment is finished.
A light or superficial chemical peel removes the epidermis or outer layer of your skin. You can treat fine lines, dryness, acne, and uneven skin tone. You can have a light chemical peel every 2 to 5 weeks to achieve the best results.
If you are having a medium chemical peel, you can receive a painkiller to ease the discomfort. Dr. Dragana starts the treatment by applying the chosen chemical peel with a cotton-tip applicator. Your skin starts to get white. After a couple of minutes, Dr. Dragana applies a cold compress to soothe the treated areas. You may feel a stinging and burning sensation for about 20 minutes.
A medium chemical peel removes the epidermis and part of the dermis or superficial layer of your middle skin layer. You can treat wrinkles, acne scars and uneven skin tone.
You may be a good candidate for chemical peel treatment if your skin is of lighter tone. If you have a darker skin tone, you may also achieve good results but there is a risk of developing uneven skin tone.
You may not be a good candidate for chemical peel treatment if you are taking certain acne medications or have a history of developing keloid scars. You should also avoid this treatment if you have frequent outbreaks of cold sores.
Chemical peel treatment offers you a lot of benefits. It reveals a smoother, brighter, and healthier complexion and improves the overall appearance of your skin.
Other benefits of chemical peel treatment include:
The number of chemical peel treatment sessions depends on the type of chemical peel solution and your skin concerns. For example, salicylic acid chemical peels are safe to use every 2 to 4 weeks. Glycolic acid chemical peels can be done every 1 to 2 weeks. TCA trichloroacetic acid chemical peels can be done every 6 to 12 weeks.
You may start with weaker peels and lower frequency and gradually increase the number of sessions and strength of chemical peels. This will decrease the risk of irritation and ensure the best results.
After a light chemical peel, your skin will be dry, red, and slightly irritated. Dr. Dragana will recommend the right protective ointments to soothe your skin. You may apply makeup after 24 hours.
Your skin will need one to 7 days to heal. The new skin may appear lighter or darker but only temporarily.
After a medium chemical peel, your skin will be swollen and red and you may feel a stinging sensation. Dr. Dragana will recommend the proper protective ointments to soothe your skin and prevent it from drying. You may apply makeup after 5 to 7 days. To ease the discomfort, you may apply ice packs or take some pain-relieving medications.
Your skin will need 7 to 14 days to heal. Your skin will start to form crusts and may get darker in some areas.
During downtime, follow Dr. Dragana’s recommendations for cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. Also, avoid rubbing, scratching, and picking your skin.
After a light chemical peel, you will notice improvements in your skin tone and texture. You will also see that fine lines have reduced. The final results of light chemical peel are subtle but they increase if you have repeated treatments.
After a medium chemical peel your skin will be significantly smoother and rejuvenated. Keep moisturizing your skin and protecting it from direct sun exposure to prolong the results.
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