The Benefits of Chemical Peels
The benefits of chemical peels are outstanding! A chemical peel can dramatically improve the appearance of the skin. A chemical peel leaves your skin looking smoother, healthier, plumper and tighter. A safe, non-toxic chemical solution is applied to your skin that gently polishes or resurfaces the skin, removing the damaged top layers. A skin peel stimulates new cell growth and collagen production to effectively reveal younger looking skin.
- Your skin will be noticeably smoother and fresher looking
- A chemical peel reduces signs of sun damage, dull and uneven skin tone, scars, pigmentation, acne and enlarged pores
- Improves skin texture and condition by removing dead and damaged skin cells
- Your skin will be brighter and clearer as a chemical peel stimulates the growth of healthy skin cells and collagen production
- A skin peel penetrates the skin to smooth rough texture and discoloration
- There are a range of skin peels available designed to treat specific skin conditions and types
- All chemical peels at SKYN Clinic are non-toxic and safe
Typically, a skin peel is classified as Superficial (light), Medium or Deep:
Superficial Peel
A superficial facial peel causes the top layer of your skin to peel off. It does not penetrate deep into your skin or dermis, but rather affects only the epidermal or outer layer of facial skin. Superficial peels are often referred to as lunchtime peels because they don’t take up a lot of your time and you can return to your normal activities right after. Superficial facial peels help make your skin smoother and more refreshed. Superficial peels such as those using alpha-hydroxy acid reduce fine wrinkles, and improve the texture of skin, skin tone and the skin color.
Medium Peel
A medium facial peel affects the epidermis and the upper layer of the dermis. It causes skin on these layers of your body to peel off. It penetrates your skin deeper than a superficial peel and requires some time for healing. Medium facial peels can be used to treat precancerous spots, shallow scars, crow’s-feet around your eyes, fine to moderate wrinkles and darker brown spots on your skin.
Deep Peel
Phenol, a chemical agent, can be used for a deep facial peel. This type of peel results in the peeling off of your epidermis and penetrates the two layers of your dermis. Deep facial peels require a longer recovery time, involve more pain and have a greater risk of complications. They cannot be used on darker skin types due to the risk of hypopigmentation or bleaching. Deep facial peels are used to treat deep facial wrinkles, severe sun damage, severe skin discoloration and deep acne scars.
Have your skin evaluated by a skin expert
At SKYN Clinic, their team of medical and licensed experts are trained to evaluate your skin type and condition and recommend the most effective chemical peel suited to your skin. We keep you informed of what to expect every step of the way. Before your chemical peel, they will discuss your skin goals, the benefits of a chemical peel, post-treatment care for your skin and answer any questions you have about the treatment.