Having acid applied to your face probably doesn’t sound like something you’d want done, but it is the foundation of a very popular cosmetic procedure known as a Chemical peel it can give your skin a healthy, “just refreshed” look, or can be aggressive, taking years off of your appearance. Just like other cosmetic procedures, there is a wide range of varying chemicals used and techniques that can be overwhelming if you have to decide which is best for you.
Fortunately, this is one area where the Aesthetician will often guide the client to the chemical peel most appropriate for their condition as well as the clients’ skin type. Listed below are some of the realistic vs. unrealistic goals of chemical peels. This may be helpful if you are trying to decide if this procedure is right for you.
Realistic Goals of Chemical Peels:Chemical peels can correct (sun) damage. They can reduce mild scarring. You can experience a reduction or eradication of your wrinkles. Improvement of dark skin discoloration is possible. Chemical peels can remove excessive or stubborn blackheads. The peel may temporarily reduce excessive skin oils.
Unrealistic Goals of Chemical Peels:It cannot remove or reduce the appearance of blood vessels on the skin. It is impossible to truly change pore diameter. However, by removing blackheads, the pores may actually appear less pronounced after treatment. This is not a procedure to get rid of keloidal types of scars. Chemical peels are not a facelift.
There are a variety of different chemicals used for the purpose of rejuvenating the skin in what are called “chemical peels”. If the skin condition is predominantly superficial, then a milder, less caustic ingredient is selected. If deeply placed conditions exist, then far stronger products with matching levels of potential complications may be necessary.
Chemical peeling agents that perform mild or moderate peels typically provide a safer peel that has less associated long-term side effects. These peels work on the epidermis and possibly the most superficial portion of the dermis (known as the papillary dermis).
Deeper peels go midway into the dermal layer (into the reticular dermis), almost invariably leaving a permanently lighter skin tone. Instead of being able to tan as in the past, this lighter skin often freckles instead. These deeper peels should not be undertaken lightly, and you need to make sure in advance that the peel technique will be feathered into the scalp line and performed down the neck, possibly even the décolletage, or you may find that you have a highly noticeable line marking the difference in your original skin tone and the new one that is on the face.
The glycolic acid peels (ranging from 20%-70% glycolic acid compound) and the beta-hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) peels (ranging from 20%-30% salicylic acid in a microsponge delivery system) are among the most effective chemical peels.
The Peels we use at Eden are safe and will leave you with a younger, softer look, If you have any questions, please call 587 897 1149 to book an appointment with Joanne.
