Exfoliating skin treatment.
What is a chemical peel?
Chemical peels are an exfoliating skin treatment that uses gentle chemical formulas to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. This controlled “damage” to the outer skin stimulates collagen production, resulting in new, healthier skin growth that appears smoother and more youthful.
What are the benefits?
Clients who have experienced the benefits of chemical peels often consider them a veritable fountain of youth, as the treatment can reveal a youthful, vibrant glow on previously wrinkled, sun-damaged and blotchy skin.
Light Peel
SkinMedica Illuminize
The SkinMedica® Illuminize Peel® delivers a vibrant, radiant complexion with little to no downtime. Suitable for addressing mild skin concerns, this superficial peel brightens and evens out the skin’s appearance. After just a single application, the skin will appear more radiant. Given the peel’s superficial nature, patients can expect no peeling or downtime following treatment.
Medium Peel
SkinMedica Vitalize
The SkinMedica® Vitalize Peel® delivers noticeably smoother, more youthful-looking skin after just one application. For best results, a series of three to six peels is recommended. This peel is ideal for treating mild to moderate skin concerns caused by aging and sun damage, such as fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone, and rough texture.
Deep Peel
SkinMedica Rejuvenize
The SkinMedica® Rejuvenize Peel™ smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for patients with moderate to severe skin imperfections. After just one peel, patients will see noticeable improvement, with more dramatic results appearing after three to six peels. The peel also helps to improve skin tone and texture, reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, it can address uneven skin caused by acne scarring or pigmentary changes.
What is the recovery time?
Gone are the days when old-school chemical peels required downtime from work. Modern formulas have eliminated the need to hide away after a peel. In fact, you can resume your daily routine immediately, as these new peels leave skin looking smoother, brighter, firmer, and more hydrated.
Post-treatment
What can I expect in a chemical peel?
The medical practitioner thoroughly cleanses the client’s skin, then uses a small applicator to carefully apply the chemical solution to targeted areas of the face. Once the solution is applied, the practitioner removes any excess before repeating the process on the remaining areas.
The amount of improvement can vary depending on the initial condition of the client’s skin. Some clients may require multiple treatments over time. With this in mind, the full application can take up to 30 minutes. In the days following the treatment, the client will notice their skin beginning to shed. The severity of this shedding depends on the strength of the chemical peel used.
Safety
Are chemical peels safe?
To clarify, most adverse reactions are rare. Adverse reactions, however, may include:
- Scarring
- Numbness
- Infection
- Mild irritation
- Redness
- Peeling
With this in mind, these side effects will usually last for only a few days.
Sensitivity
Do chemical peels hurt?
Undoubtably, pain is an individual experience. Generally, chemical peels do not hurt. From time to time, however, you may experience a little tingling, tightness, or a change in temperature.
Given these points, while you should not feel pain during or after the procedure, slight increased sensitivity may be experienced after. To avoid irritation or discomfort on your newly resurfaced skin, adhere to the following advice:
- Do not exfoliate for 48 hours
- Steer clear of the gym for 24 hours
“Dedicated to treating the whole person, I have curated a suite of aesthetic services at Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa to help clients transform both their appearance and their well-being. Each service was carefully selected for its efficacy, practicality, and ability to provide comprehensive rejuvenation – inside and out.”
“In keeping with my approach to treat the whole person, I have assembled procedures that help patients transform at every level. Each treatment offered at Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa was specifically chosen because it works, is practical, and provides rejuvenation from the inside out.”
Annamarie Salyer FNP-C Carmel, IN
Frequently asked questions
A chemical peel is a skin treatment for improving the appearance of the skin on the face, neck or hands. It removes the dead skin, which stimulates natural, regenerative skin processes and collagen production. This results in new, healthy skin growth, providing a younger look.
After thoroughly cleansing the skin, a small applicator is used to apply the chemical solution to the face. Excess solution is removed and the procedure is repeated on other areas. The application of the peel can take up to 30 minutes. In the days following you will notice your skin begin to shed. The severity of this depends on the strength of your chemical peel. The amount of improvement varies and depends upon the initial condition of the client’s skin. Some clients may need multiple treatments over time.
With most chemical peels adverse reactions are rare. Adverse reactions following a mild to medium peel may include:
- Numbness
- Infection
- Mild irritation
- Redness
- Peeling
These side effects will usually last for only a few days.
Generally, chemical peels do not hurt.* You may experience a little tingling, tightness, or a change in temperature. While you should not feel pain during or after the procedure, slight increased sensitivity may be experienced after.
*Pain is an individual experience.
Yes! Many people can see a significant improvement in the appearance of their skin tone and texture in as little as one chemical peel treatment. This is because the chemical peel functions as an exfoliant, which can drastically improve the superficial quality of your skin.
Chemical peels are effective in treating all types of dark spots.