Chemical Peels

What is the chemical peel?

  • The chemical solution applied to the skin to treat various skin conditions.
  • Including Acne/ scars/ pigmentation/ Fine lines.

Types of Chemical peels

  • Light chemical peels- subtle improvement in the beginning but the healthy glow with more treatments, Medium chemical peels- smooth &fresh looking.
  • Deep peels- results dramatic but recovery takes longer.

Preparation for Chemical peels

  • You should understand that all chemical peels carry some risks and uncertainties.
  • A chemical peel is usually a very safe procedure when performed by a qualified and experienced professional.
  • While very rare, infection or scarring are risks of chemical peeling treatments.

Risks and safety

  • For people with certain skin types, there is a risk of developing a temporary or permanent color change in the skin either lightening or darkening.
  • The use of hormone medications or a family history of brownish discoloration on the face or in response to scar healing
  • It may increase the possibility of developing abnormal pigmentation.
  • If you have suffered from cold sores (herpes) in the past, there is a risk of reactivation.
  • Be sure to ask your doctor to prescribe medication to reduce the risk of a flare-up in response to the treatment.
  • Inform your physician if you have a history of keloids (scar tissue overgrowth) or any unusual scarring tendencies.
  • While very rare, infection or scarring are risks of chemical peeling treatments.
  • For people with certain skin types, there is a risk of developing a temporary or permanent color change in the skin either lightening or darkening.

A Chemical Peel Can Cause Various Side Effects, Including

Redness. Normal healing from a chemical peel involves the redness of the treated skin. After a medium or deep chemical peel, redness might last for several months.

Scarring. Rarely, a chemical peel can cause scarring — typically on the lower part of the face. Antibiotics and steroid medications can be used to soften the appearance of these scars.

Changes in skin color. A chemical peel can cause treated skin to become darker than normal (hyperpigmentation) or lighter than normal (hypopigmentation). Hyperpigmentation is more common after superficial peels, while hypopigmentation is more common after a deep peel. Changes in skin color are more common in people who have darker skin and can be permanent.