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A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing treatment that uses a customized solution to exfoliate the outer layers of your skin, revealing smoother, healthier, and more youthful skin underneath. This treatment helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, and uneven skin tone. Chemical peels are tailored to your skin’s specific needs, with varying strengths to address mild, moderate, or severe skin concerns. Whether you’re looking to refresh your complexion or address skin concerns, a chemical peel may help your skin look smoother and more even.
Chemical peels work by applying a specially formulated solution to the skin that causes controlled exfoliation. The peel solution is chosen based on your skin type and concerns, with options ranging from superficial to deep peels. During the treatment, the solution penetrates the skin’s surface, prompting the top layers to peel away over time. This process reveals newer, more youthful skin while stimulating collagen production for long-term skin health. After the peel, your skin may feel sensitive, and peeling will occur as the old skin sheds, making way for the fresh, smooth layer beneath.
The treatment is relatively quick, typically lasting about 30-45 minutes, depending on the depth of the peel. During a chemical peel, your skin may feel warm or hot briefly, followed by some stinging; when changes appear depends on the peel. Downtime depends on peel depth: light peels heal in 1 to 7 days, medium peels in 7 to 14 days and deep peels in 14 to 21 days. For a fuller comparison of peel types, downtime and aftercare, read our chemical peel guide.
By removing the damaged outer layers, chemical peels help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your skin looking smoother and more youthful.
Chemical peels help unclog pores, reduce breakouts, and improve the appearance of acne scars by promoting the growth of new skin.
A chemical peel may improve uneven colour and texture, but darker skin has a greater risk of dark marks after treatment.
Peels stimulate collagen, which helps improve skin elasticity, reducing the signs of aging and enhancing your skin’s overall health.
Results appear as your skin heals, with recovery taking 1 to 7 days for a light peel and longer for deeper peels.
The frequency of chemical peels depends on the depth of the peel and your skin’s needs. Light peels are usually done as a series every 2 to 5 weeks, while a deep peel is done only once.
Depending on the type of peel, there may be some downtime as your skin peels and heals. Light peels can take 1 to 7 days to heal, while medium peels take 7 to 14 days and deep peels 14 to 21 days.
Yes, chemical peels may help the appearance of mild or depressed acne scars, though deep scars are less likely to respond.
Superficial chemical peels can generally be used on all skin types, but darker skin needs careful assessment because of a greater risk of pigment changes. However, during your consultation at Westwood Clinic, we will assess your skin to ensure the right peel strength is chosen for optimal results.
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