What Is Chemical Peel Treatment?
A chemical peel is a cosmetic procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin that removes its top layer. This helps remove the old skin containing accumulated dead cells, pigmentation, and fine lines and replaces it with healthy new skin.
How Does Chemical Peel Treatment Help?
Chemical peels are a popular treatment opted for the following benefits:
- It improves the skin texture, making skin smooth and soft.
- It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- It deep cleans the pores of the skin reducing the risk of acne.
- It minimizes the size of pores, preventing buildup inside pores.
- It reduces superficial pigmentation and gives skin an even tone
- It helps fade scars and spots with each session.
- It enhances the skin’s absorption power so skincare products can penetrate better.
- It stimulates collagen production that makes skin radiant and glowing.
Above all, by restoring your youthful skin, this treatment boosts your confidence and self-esteem.
How Is A Chemical Peel Applied?
On the day of the treatment, walk in with clean skin and a fresh mind. The doctor will have the chemical solution ready for you. It may contain glycolic acid, salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid, etc. You will lay back on the chair and the doctor will apply this to your face and neck using a brush, much like a face pack.
Depending on the concentration of the peel you will feel a light tingling sensation to a mild burning sensation. For stronger pills, they will give you local anesthesia to ease any discomfort.
It will stay on for some time and then will be washed out with a neutralizing solution. Then you can go home after taking an appointment for your next session.
How Should You Care For Your Skin After Chemical Peel Treatment?
After the treatment, do not expose yourself to sunlight or pollution, and go home directly. For a few days, your skin will feel sore or sensitive. Some redness and swelling are also expected. You can apply a soothing cream as prescribed by the doctor. You will also see your skin peeling. But do not pick or pull it out, let it shed on its own. During this time, some people choose to stay at home, even though it is not medically required, unless for a deep chemical peel treatment. It will take a few months before you see visible results on your skin.