Chemical peels are cosmetic treatments that can be functional to the face, hands, and neck. They’re used to improve the form or feel of the skin. During this procedure, chemical solutions will be applied to the area being treated, which causes the skin to exfoliate and eventually peel off. Once this happens, the new skin underneath is often smoother, appears less wrinkled, and may have less damage. Chemical peels are used to remove damaged skin cells, revealing healthier skin underneath.
Types:
There are three different types of peels that are light, medium, and deep chemical peel.
Safety:
If they are conducted by a board-certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, licensed healthcare provider, or trained skin care specialist, just like we have at FMC then the process is exceptionally safe. It is essential to follow your provider’s safety instructions carefully.
Recovery time:
Light chemical peels do not require much down time while medium and deep chemical peels can require two to three weeks of recovery time. The procedures can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 90 minutes
Reasons to get chemical peel:
There are a number of reasons to get chemical peels. These are wrinkles and fine lines, sun damage, acne scars, hyper pigmentation, scars and uneven skin tone or redness.
After a chemical peel, skin is temporarily more sensitive to the sun, so wear sunscreen every day. It protects against the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. Limit your time in the sun, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and wear a wide hat.
