Most people try their very best to take good care of their skin to ensure it is flawless. Despite many maintenance efforts, the skin is still prone to flaws such as sun damage, acne spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. The presence of such imperfections alters your facial appearance and sometimes can lower your self-esteem. Fortunately, cosmetic processes such as chemical peels allow you to achieve flawless and beautiful skin. If you are looking into getting rid of blemishes that dull your skin’s sparkle, consider visiting your trusted aesthetic medical spa in Marietta.
What Is A Chemical Peel?
It is a procedure that uses chemical solutions to remove the skin's layer, allowing for the growth of new skin that is usually smoother, brighter, and firmer. The chemical solutions used differ depending on the peel a patient requires based on their skin's condition. For example, carbolic acid is used for a deep chemical peel and causes injury to your skin's lower middle layer. It offers the most dramatic results compared to light and medium chemical peels that use glycolic acid or a combination of trichloroacetic acid and glycolic acid, respectively.
Top 3 Types Of Chemical Peels
1. A Light Chemical Peel
A light or superficial chemical peel uses glycolic or salicylic acid to remove the outermost layer of your skin – the epidermis. It causes the most subtle results and is effective for patients with uneven skin coloring, fine wrinkling, acne, and rough skin due to sun damage. Most patients require subsequent treatment sessions to obtain the best results. Previous patients have reported mild stinging after the chemical solution is applied to the skin. You may have redness and mild irritation at the treatment site, which improves with each following session. Healing takes several days to a week, and the new skin may appear lighter or darker than usual.
2. A Medium Chemical Peel
The solution used in a medium chemical peel causes injuries on your skin's outermost layer and the upper part of the dermis. Your facial rejuvenation specialist may use a medium chemical peel to address skin concerns such as acne scars, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. Similar to a superficial peel, you might need to repeat the procedure to attain desired results. Patients' skin appears red and swollen immediately after treatment, but protective ointment like petroleum jelly can soothe the skin. The healing period is approximately 14 days, but the redness may last for months.
3. A Deep Chemical Peel
Before a chemical peel, your doctor administers intravenous fluids and monitors your body functions, such as heart rate, during the procedure. A deep chemical peel uses carbolic acid, which penetrates down to your skin's lower middle layer. It offers the most dramatic results and can be used with patients with deep wrinkles, scars, precancerous growths, and extensive sun damage. Your doctor performs the procedure in portions to minimize your exposure to phenol. After a deep chemical peel, the side effects are usually more severe than with a light and medium peel. Prescription painkillers may help in pain management during your recovery period.
Chemical Peel Conclusion
Beautiful skin is a boost to your confidence level and self-image. Visit your specialist at AdvancedMD Aesthetics of Atlanta for treatment to achieve radiant skin.