What is Chemical Peel?
In recent years, chemical peels have gained significant popularity as an effective cosmetic treatment. This procedure involves the application of a specialized chemical solution onto the skin, designed to exfoliate dead skin cells and eliminate impurities Chemical peels are adept at addressing a variety of skin conditions, including acne, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, and age or sun spots. With a range of strengths our customized approach ensures your treatment is tailored to your skin’s specific needs.
To start your chemical peel experience, we start with triple cleansing the skin. This ensures there is no oil or debris on the skin interfering with the peel adequately penetrating the skin. Applying the peel itself can feel like a mild to moderate burning/tingling sensation. Gauze saturated with the peel solution is passed over the treatment area 2-3 times to achieve an adequate treatment. Some peels require neutralizing with water or sodium bicarbonate, others are self neutralizing. We cannot use numbing cream for this treatment as patient feedback is essential to achieving an excellent result.
What Is The Procedure Like?
What Does Recovery
Look Like?
You can expect the treatment area to be red or pink for 1-2 weeks. It is essential to wear sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF after treatment to avoid skin damage. Your skin can also feel more dry than usual and you can have some itching.
Risk and Benefits
Benefits?
How long do results last?
The length of time you notice results is dependent upon maintaining a good skincare routine. Typically, results from a chemical peel can last 3-12 months. Chemical peels are a fantastic choice for treating acne and skin texture problems. Fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration are also improved with chemical peels. We are close to home! We serve clients in Erie, Louisville, Superior, Longmont, Dacono, Firestone, Broomfield, Thornton, Westminster, Golden, Arvada, Boulder, Brighton, Gunbarrel, Niwot, and Lafayette areas. You can be confident when you choose getting a chemical peel in Erie CO with Valar Aesthetics.
Risks?
What to do before the procedure?
RISK:
This is a safe treatment for most individuals. Your Valar provider will discuss all of your specific risks with any procedure prior to undergoing treatment to ensure you are comfortable with your treatment plan. There is a risk of swelling and redness lasting longer than a week. There is also a slight risk of a long-term change to skin color and a rare risk of scarring, particularly if the healing skin is removed prematurely.
What to do before the procedure?
What to do before the procedure? We recommend stopping all skin-sensitizing skincare for 2 weeks prior to getting your chemical peel to minimize discomfort. This includes all AHAs, BHAs, other chemical exfoliants, Vitamin C, and Retinols. Avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks prior to treatment day and for 4 weeks afterwards. It is best to come into the clinic with a face clean of any makeup or lotions. Beards should be clean shaven to ensure adequate treatment.
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