Chemical peels are skin rejuvenation procedures that may be used on the face, hands, and neck. They’re used to make the skin look and feel better. Chemical solutions will be administered to the region being treated during this process, causing the skin to exfoliate and finally peel off. The new skin beneath is usually smoother, less wrinkled, and has less damage after this happens.

There are a number of reasons people may get chemical peels. They may be trying to treat a variety of things, including:

• wrinkles and fine lines
• sun damage
• acne scars
• hyperpigmentation
• scars
• melasma
• uneven skin tone or redness

When is this recommended?

• Sun damage, ageing, and genetic causes generate fine lines around your eyes and around your lips, as well as wrinkles.
• Acne of some varieties.
• Scarring that isn’t severe.
• Age spots, liver spots, freckles, and uneven skin coloration
• Actinic keratosis, which are precancerous scaly patches.
• Dull complexion, rough skin, scaly areas
• Melasma (dark spots) caused by pregnancy or birth control medications.

What is the Procedure?

• A chemical peel can be done at a doctor’s office or an outpatient surgical centre.
• Your eyes and hair will be safeguarded while you wash your skin with a product that gets rid of extra oils. Your skin is then exposed to a chemical solution. Acids like glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or carbolic acid are frequently used in chemical solutions (phenol).

• The various chemical kinds each produce a regulated harm, penetrating through to a deeper layer of skin and then peeleng away to expose a fresh layer of skin.

• The various chemical mixtures produce various outcomes.

• The chemical you choose will depend on your objectives. The degree of your peel will be decided in collaboration with your dermatologist.

• A light (“lunchtime”) chemical peel provides subtle improvement over time and is often done in a series. The skin’s epidermis is taken off. If you want to produce a healthy glow, this option may be perfect for you if you have fine lines, acne, uneven skin tone, or dry, rough, sun-damaged skin. With little to no downtime, recovery from this kind of peel might take a few days.

• A medium chemical peel gives your skin a smooth, fresh look. Your skin’s top layer and a portion of its middle layer are peeled off. If you have fine to moderate wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, uneven or moderate skin discoloration, or age spots, this option could be the best for you. This kind of peel recovery may take a week or longer, and relaxation is necessary.

• A deep chemical peel produces the most dramatic results. Chemicals in this product penetrate deeper than your skin’s middle layer. Recovery time is longer with a deep peel. You might benefit from this option if you have moderate lines and wrinkles, extensive sun damage, deep acne scars, blotchy skin, and precancerous growths called actinic keratoses. It may take your doctor up to eight weeks to prepare for a deep chemical peel. Chemical peels are applied to your face only once and have significant downtime.

What are the advantages?

• Improving the skin’s color, clarity, tone and texture
• Stimulating new collagen and healthy skin cell growth, resulting in a radiant complexion
• Reducing discoloration caused by sun damage
• Helping to clear up breakouts
• Smoothing away the look of fine lines and wrinkles
• Increasing hydration of the skin
• Addressing visible skin imperfections and superficial scars
• Enabling skincare products used at home to be more effective because a peel can remove several layers of skin build-up and congestion, allowing products to penetrate deeper into the skin