Chemical Peels improve and rejuvenate the skin clarity and texture. Chemical Peel is one of the most effective ways to combat skin aging. Superficial chemical peels are recommended for the treatment of skin conditions such as acne, actinic keratosis, superficial melasma, mottled skin pigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles. There are a variety of chemical peels specifically selected for your individual needs. A special solution adjusts the skin’s pH, and removes the top cell layers to reveal the new skin surface underneath. Chemical Peels are used to treat acne, fine lines and wrinkles brown spots known as Melasma. After a Chemical peel no-downtime is required office procedures, you might experience some mild redness or irritation. Following are peels available at our Aesthetic centre at LeoJuventa.
- Superficial peels
- Medium peels
- Deep peels
- Bio peel
- Green peel
- Sali peel
- Melaspeel
- TCA peel
- AHA peel
- Lactic peel
What is a Chemical Peel?
All chemical peels involve applying a chemical solution to remove the outer layers of skin so that a smoother, more evenly pigmented, glowing layer of skin can appear. There are three basic categories of chemical peels, superficial, medium, and deep peels. Each type works differently, and produces different results.
Does it hurt?
Except for the Phenol Peels, Microdermabrasion, others such as AHA and TCA peels are painless. You will experience a slight stinging to the skin when the chemical is applied to your skin. Your skin is exposed to the chemical for approximately 2-3 minutes. With Microdermabrasion, there is a slight abrasive sensation during the procedure.
Do I need to take time off work to have a treatment?
It is not necessary to take time off work but your skin may look a little rosy right after the treatment.
Who can benefit from this treatment?
Most people who have sun damage such as multiple solar keratosis, pigmentation abnormalities, certain types of acne, and fine wrinkling might benefit from a chemical peel. Peels are often used to treat fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth. Wrinkles caused by sun damage, ageing, and hereditary factors can often be reduced with this procedure. Microdermabrasion is usually used to refine the outer appearance of the skin.
What is the procedure like?
After cleansing the skin to remove oils, the peeling agent is carefully applied. Within minutes, there is a very warm sensation that feels like sunburn. This lasts for a few minutes and is rapidly relieved by the application of cool compresses. Very rarely, there may be some swelling, especially around the eyes for the first two days, but discomfort is minimal. By the third or fourth day, the skin has a tight feeling and sheds. This is replaced by skin with a pink colour and smooth texture, usually on days 5 to 7.
How much improvement will I have?
The amount of improvement is individual and depends on the initial condition of the patient's skin. Maximum improvement of damaged skin and wrinkling ranges from 50%-85 per cent and, although 100 per cent improvement is not possible, most patients view the results as dramatic.
How Much Does the Treatment Cost?
The price of the treatment will depend on the type of chemical peel that is recommended.