Chemical Peeling

Top Questions about chemical peeling Treatment with answers

Why Choose a Chemical Peel?

Chemical peels effectively treat common skin problems. They are highly effective in reducing wrinkles, erasing acne scars, and improving overall skin texture. Additionally, chemical peels help improve uneven skin tone by lightening age spots, sun damage, and melasma.

Benefits of a Chemical Peel

Chemical peels offer a variety of skin benefits, making them a highly sought-after procedure:

• Improved skin texture and color
• Reduced severity of wrinkles and fine lines
• Treatment for acne scars and pigmentation
• Boosted collagen production
• Enhanced skin hydration
• Protection against sunburn and dark spots
• Reduced pore size
• Instant rejuvenation and glowing skin

Types of Chemical Peels and Their Results

Light Chemical Peel

A light chemical peel typically uses mild acid solutions like AHAs or BHAs, suitable for treating mild issues like fine lines, mild acne, and uneven skin tone.

Procedure: The face is cleansed, and a chemical solution is applied. The solution is left on for a set time, then neutralized and removed.

Downtime and Recovery: This peel requires minimal downtime. You may experience slight dryness or peeling for a few days.

Results: Light chemical peels provide a subtle improvement in skin texture and tone, but multiple sessions may be needed for optimal results.

Medium Chemical Peel

A medium chemical peel penetrates deeper than a light peel and is ideal for more severe skin issues such as moderate wrinkles, acne scars, and sun damage.

Procedure: The peel uses trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or a combination of acids to treat deeper layers of the skin. You may feel a stinging or burning sensation, which is alleviated with a cooling agent.

Downtime and Recovery: This peel requires moderate downtime, with redness, swelling, and peeling that can last from one week to a month.

Results: Medium peels significantly improve skin texture and tone. They help smooth out lines, reduce scars, and treat acne. Results can last 3–6 months.

 

Deep Chemical Peel (NOT USED IN EMORA)

A deep chemical peel is the most intensive and is used to address advanced skin issues such as deep wrinkles, sun damage, and severe acne scars.

Procedure: High concentrations of phenol or TCA are used to deeply exfoliate the skin. This treatment may require sedation or local anesthesia.

Downtime and Recovery: Recovery takes longer, with redness, swelling, and peeling lasting for over a month.

Results: Deep chemical peels can provide dramatic improvements, making skin appear significantly healthier and more youthful. Results are long-lasting, but multiple treatments may be necessary for optimal effects.

Side Effects of Chemical Peeling

A chemical peel can cause various side effects, including:

• Redness, scabbing and swelling. Normal healing from a chemical peel involves redness of the treated skin. After a medium or deep chemical peel, redness might last for a few months.
• Scarring. Rarely, a chemical peel can cause scarring — typically on the lower part of the face. Antibiotics and steroid medications can be used to soften the appearance of these scars.
• Changes in skin color. A chemical peel can cause treated skin to become darker than normal (hyperpigmentation) or lighter than normal (hypopigmentation). Hyperpigmentation is more common after superficial peels, while hypopigmentation is more common after a deep peel. These problems are more common in people with brown or black skin and can sometimes be permanent.
• Infection. A chemical peel can lead to a bacterial, fungal or viral infection, such as a flare-up of the herpes virus — the virus that causes cold sores.
• Heart, kidney or liver damage. A deep chemical peel uses carbolic acid (phenol), which can damage heart muscle and cause the heart to beat irregularly. Phenol can also harm the kidneys and liver. To limit exposure to phenol, a deep chemical peel is done a portion at a time, in 10- to 20-minute intervals.

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A chemical peel isn't for everyone. Your doctor might caution against a chemical peel or certain types of chemical peels if you:

• Have taken the oral acne medication isotretinoin (Myorisan, Claravis, others) in the past six months
• Have a personal or family history of ridged areas caused by an overgrowth of scar tissue (keloids)
• Are pregnant
• Have frequent or severe outbreaks of cold sores

 

Cost of Chemical Skin Peel Treatment at Emora, Dubai:

The cost of chemical skin peel treatments can vary depending on the type of peel, the location of the treatment, and the experience of the skincare professional. Light peels are generally less expensive than medium due to the lower risks involved. However, other factors such as additional treatments or post-care products can influence the overall cost.