How Do Chemical Peels Rejuvenate Skin?


Everyone would love to have perfect skin. Many things, however, can damage your skin, including sun damage, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and the aging process. They can cause your skin to look blemished, wrinkled, dry, and dull. Did you know that there is a younger-looking and beautiful complexion under the top layer of your skin?
 

Various rejuvenating treatments can repair damaged skin. One of the most effective treatments that do not require much downtime is the chemical peel. This type of treatment can restore the natural beauty of your skin. It can reduce discoloration and brighten your skin.

What Is a Chemical Peel?

 

This is a cosmetic procedure intended to remove the top layers of the skin using a chemical solution. This allows smoother skin to grow back. If you choose a light or medium chemical peel, you may need to undergo the treatment several times to achieve your desired results.

 

People undergo this cosmetic procedure to rejuvenate the skin on their faces, hands, or neck. The chemical solution acts as an exfoliator that peels off your skin’s top layers. This will leave you with a new, younger-looking layer of skin.
 

History of Chemical Peels

 

These procedures have been around for millennia. The ancient Egyptians, for example, used acids to peel the top layers of skin. Dermatologists have been performing the modern version of a chemical peel for more than 50 years. However, modern procedures are highly refined, as are the approaches to using them.

 

What Chemical Peels Can Do


Like most people, you probably have some areas of your skin you would like to rejuvenate. As you age, your skin will start to expose years of damage through sunspots and wrinkles. Fortunately, a chemical peel can improve the following:
  • The feel and look of your skin
  • Circles under your eyes
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Melisma
  • Acne scars
  • Sunspots


How Chemical Peels Work
 

After years of wear and tear caused by harmful sun rays, beauty products, and various toxins, skin often becomes dry and dull. During a chemical peel, a dermatologist will peel off the dead skin cells from your skin’s surface. The treatment can reduce the signs of aging while revitalizing your skin.

 

Before the procedure, you should talk about your skincare concerns. It is also important to determine the most appropriate chemical peel for you, from mild to deep. Your dermatologist will tailor your chemical peel for your level of skin damage and skin type.

A chemical peel is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. The dermatologist will choose the peeling chemicals to use based on the condition and tone of your skin. They will also consider your desired outcome.

 

Modern chemical peel treatments often infuse the patient’s skin with ingredients that help its natural processes. For example, some ingredients encourage the skin to build collagen to improve tone and decrease wrinkles.
 

After the Procedure

Your skin will be tight, swollen, irritated, and red after a chemical peel. It is important to follow your doctor’s recommendations for cleaning, moisturizing, and protecting your skin. You should also avoid scratching, rubbing, or picking at your skin.

To learn how a chemical peel can rejuvenate your skin, visit Shepard Eye Center at our offices in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Solvang, or Orcutt, California. You can call (805) 667-0100, (805) 793-1800, (805) 410-9998, or (805) 937-9532 today to schedule an appointment.

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