The Truth About Chemical Peels

Patients often have many questions and concerns before undergoing a chemical peel for the first time. Being well informed about every aspect of this procedure will help ensure that you can be confident that a chemical peel is right for you and can enhance your satisfaction with the outcome.

A spa chemical peel is administered by a licensed aesthetician. The aesthetician will cleanse the client’s skin, and the chemical peel solution is then applied, having been formulated with each patron’s specific needs and goals in mind. Feeling a tingling or stinging sensation at this time is common.

After the solution has been on the skin for the prescribed amount of time, it washes off with water, and a soothing ointment is applied. Depending on the skin condition of the client, multiple treatments may be advised to achieve the desired results. These treatments can also be used on other parts of the body besides the face. In some cases, a spa will employ lactic or glycolic acid or a blend of Retinoic Acid, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid. These types of peels are considered light and medium.

Both facial and body peels address the effects of sun damage and uneven skin pigmentation and help to improve skin texture. Peels can also be used to minimize stretch marks. Chemical peels remove the outer layers of skin, reducing or eliminating the appearance of a number of skin conditions or imperfections. After a treatment is applied, the client will experience layers of skin flaking away gradually, revealing a fresh new layer of skin. Recovery time will depend on the type of peel administered.

• Light Chemical Peel. These peels require almost no recovery time. The skin may be mildly irritated, but the patient will be able to return to their daily activities right away.
• Medium Chemical Peels. In this treatment, the new layer of skin will appear three to seven days afterwards. The skin will be fully healed approximately two weeks after the treatment.

If you are considering undergoing the chemical peel treatment, or perhaps just wondering if this is even right for you, consult a licensed aesthetician or your favorite spa facility. These professionals can advise you in the area of chemical peels and answer any other questions you may have.

Here at Urban Oasis, we are experienced in the chemical peel process and would be happy to talk with you about it. Call us today at (615) 378 7225, or visit our website!