The Many Benefits of Chemical Peels

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.

·         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.