If you’re someone who is interested in refining and
improving the appearance of your skin, then considering a chemical peel would
benefit you greatly. Many skin imperfections are the result of sun damage,
acne, scars, or skin aging. The face, neck, and hands are the parts of the skin
that are most commonly and dramatically affected by these sometimes
unpreventable flaws. Chemical peels can be applied to these areas of the body
in order to remove dead, imperfect skin and reveal fresh, new skin.
A chemical peel is a completely safe and non-toxic way to simulate new cell growth andcollagen production so that you can achieve the much sought after results of
younger, healthier looking skin.
Just a few benefits
of chemical peels include:
Smooth,
even skin — Smoother looking and feeling skin is the first thing you will
notice after your chemical peel. Skin that was once rough or dry will feel
soft, just like new skin. If you have traces of acne scars, these will be
reduced. Your skin will also appear much younger as fine lines and wrinkles
will be gently removed to reveal the young, fresh skin underneath.
·
Even skin
pigmentation — Irregular pigmentation of the skin is another notable matter
that chemical peels can easily help fix. Sunspots, freckles, and dark circles
are just a few things that may cause this irregular, uneven pigmentation.
Chemical peels will reduce the signs of patchy skin tones and even enlarged
pores, making your skin appear much more clean and clear.
·
Safe, non-toxic
method of skin rejuvenation — Chemical peels work by applying a non-toxic
solution to the skin in order to exfoliate and replenish it. The skin
underneath this top layer of old skin is generally more even because it has yet
to be exposed to any damaging factors like the sun, scarring, or anything else
that can be harmful to your skin.
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Different
procedure lengths and options — The length of the procedure for receiving a
chemical peel depends on which peel you choose for your skin. Some peels can last
just 40 minutes while others such as deep peels can last up to 2 days.
Whichever peel you choose, and however long the procedure takes, you will be
able to see the before and after difference.
Everyone has a different skin type and this makes it
necessary for a variety of chemical peels. Before choosing a peel, consult with
a dermatologist to be sure your skin is right for a chemical peel.
Types of chemical peels include:
·
Salicylic
acid — This is
the lightest of the chemical peels and it helps by lightly removing the top
layer of the epidermis. It is effective in treating fine lines, age spots, skin
discoloration and dryness.
·
Glycolic
acid — The medium
skin peel penetrates the epidermis and the upper layer of the dermis and is
effective in treating light wrinkles, acne, acne scars and pigmentation
discoloration.
·
Trichloroacetic
acid — The last
and deepest of the chemical peels has the ability of penetrating the lower
layer of the dermis. It can effectively treat deeper lines, wrinkles, and scars,
and intense pigmentation discoloration.
Want to learn more
about chemical peels? Contact Inverness Dermatology and Laser, your cosmetic
dermatologist in Birmingham. Learn more
at www.InvernessDerm.com.