Chemical Skin Peel Treatment To Improve Your Skin Problems/Condition
Chemical peels are solutions that have specific strength(s) of single or combinations of acids in them. Sometimes they might contain additional ingredients like Retinol, Resorcinol, Croton oil or Hydroquinone. The main goal of chemical peels is to produce controlled “burning” and exfoliation of top layers of skin. Depending on the type and strengths of acids used one might not see any visible peeling at all on the skin with lower strength peels or might see significant flaking of the dead skin with higher strengths of acids. The goal is to achieve visible or invisible exfoliation and more turnover of top layers of skin. With so many advances in the chemical peels science, there are many options are available now to address various skin concerns.
Benefits of Chemical Peels Treatment in East Brunswick, NJ
Medical strength peels are performed in a physician’s office or under a physician’s oversight for safety, and proper management of the protocol. With the top layers of skin shedding, the texture, color and evenness of skin tone also improve. Pigmentation including sun damage, post acne color changes and melasma also lift off. In addition, chemical peel treatment also stimulates the collagen production in the deeper layers of skin. This provides overall anti aging benefits and clearing of the skin in those with acne related imperfections.
The Process of Professional Chemical Peels at Anara Medspa
First you are evaluated with a detailed history and examination at Anara Medspa, a Cosmetic Laser Center in New Jersey. Baseline pictures will be taken. If a period of preparation is required, we will notify you, and give you appropriate instructions. The face will be cleaned and prepped with prep towelettes. Peel solution is applied. Depending on the type of peel, it may be neutralized after a period of contact time, and post-peel serums and sun block may be applied.
Choosing the Right Chemical Peel for Your Skin
This is an important part of the process. After a thorough evaluation strength and type of peels will be determined by the skin concerns we are trying to address.
Recovery and Aftercare Following Chemical Peels at Anara Medspa
Once the peel is performed skin might feel shiny. With the lower concentrations of peels, you may not see actual peeling of the skin. With certain peels the exfoliation is microscopic and there may be more cell turnover that may not be visible to the naked eye. With higher strength peels, by around 48 hours there may be flaking or even darkening of some areas of the skin. It might look like a “burn” to the inexperienced. It actually represents the top layer of the dead skin layer separating. It will flake off over the next few days. Your provider at Anara Medspa will give you very specific instructions unique to each peel that you must follow. Most important things are to avoid sun exposure, not pick at the peeling skin, moisturize liberally and follow the aftercare instructions strictly. During this time, it is important to avoid contact with saliva from licking by pets and humans as this might introduce infection and lead to complications. For the same reason it is important to avoid face masks for a few days after the procedure.
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FAQ about Chemical Face Peeling Treatment in New Jersey
It varies depending on the conditions being addressed, length of the problem, skin type and the types of peels used. One must understand that years of damage can not be address in a few months. Typically, the sessions are done once or twice a month for a series of 6-8 sessions. Sometimes we must make changes to the protocol and type of peel used based on previous results. Some people might need multiple modalities of treatments in addition, like lasers, IPL, microneedling and home skin care with medical grade products.
Chemical peels can address fine lines, mild wrinkles from collagen loss, acne, pigmentation from acne, superficial acne scars, brown spots from UV induced sun damage, melasma (“pregnancy mask”), pore size, and uneven skin tone. Vi Peel body can be used for dark discoloration in underarms, knees and anywhere else in the body.
Your provider will follow the protocol that varies from one peel to another. You might feel a burning or prickly sensation for a few minutes which will subside. Skin might feel tight or shiny. This is normal. Some peels like Vi Peel are virtually painless due to the numbing effect from phenol in it.
We offer various strengths of lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, mandelic acid, and TCA peels. If someone says they had a particular peel in the past does not mean anything unless we know the strength and the number of layers applied.
We offer SkinMedica Peels (Illuminize, Vitalize and Rejuvenize peels), Skinbetter Science peels, all the line of Vi Peels (Original, Precision Plus, Purify Precision Plus, and Vi Peel Body) and Jessner’s Peels.
The first step should be an assessment by one of our professionals to make sure if any of the peels are right for you for what you would like to address.
Cost varies based on the type of peel and strength of peel, which will be discussed at the time of consultation and evaluation.
Anyone who is allergic to any of the components of the peel should not get that peel. Some people could be allergic to Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid or Hydroquinone for example.
Most chemical peels will have an initial burning sensation for a few minutes, which will subside. Some peels containing phenol could be virtually pain free.
Some chemical peels for hyperpigmentation and melasma are excellent.
