Chemical Peels

Time has a way of showing up on our skin sooner than we’d like it to. Our faces begin to show age quicker and the skin due to its daily exposure to the elements begins to lose that supple firmness that it once had. When we look in the mirror in the morning and don't like what we see there, it might be time to look for ways to restore skin that is losing its elasticity.

Chemical peels are used to literally burn or melt away the top layer of the skin, which encourages the body to grow new skin to replace it. The new skin is tighter and firmer that the skin it replaces. There are many different formulations that make up a typical chemical peel. Practitioners often have their own formulations that they use because they have had good success with them.

There are advanced chemical peels which have formulations that can be customized after a careful analysis of your skin type.

Chemical peel flaking usually begins about three to five days after receiving a chemical peel and the flaking usually subsides within about five days.

A TCA chemical peel is made from Trichloric acid, which improves the appearance of facial skin by removing the outermost layer in order to reveal the layer beneath which will now be new skin that has a smooth, fresh appearance.

Home chemical peels have similar products to the chemical peels supplies for doctor’s office. Some of the top home chemical peels can give you similar results at home to those you might get going in to a doctor's office.

Chemical peels for acne produce good results in removing some of the scarring and uneven texture that can often come from acne. The outer layer of skin is removed and the new skin is revealed. A chemical peel is not a cure for acne, and having the treatment does not mean that new breakouts of acne will not occur.

Microdermabrasion in conjunction with chemical peel can be an effective way to combine these two powerful treatments to improve the appearance of your skin.

Chemical peel cost is not covered by health insurance, so patients will be required to pay for the treatments themselves.

When you have a consultation with your doctor about getting a chemical peel, they might show you chemical peel pictures of patients who have had the treatment done. Looking at chemical peel photos can help prospective patients to get a realistic idea of what results are possible. Before and after results in chemical peels can be a useful tool in helping prospective patients choose a good cosmetic surgeon.