If you’ve ever wondered how some of your favorite celebrities seem to look so flawless all the time – whether they’re shopping at Whole Foods, picking up their kids from school or attending an awards show – they likely owe their glow to chemical peels.
While they’ll never tell, everyone from Jennifer Lopez and Renee Zellweger to Halle Berry and Cameron Diaz are known to be fans. And we don’t blame them. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, chemical peels were in the top three minimally invasive procedures in 2014, with 1.25 million people opting for the skin revitalizing treatment.
Chemical peels: Are They for You?
Chemical peels work well for both men and women, at any age and are the ideal treatment for anyone who wants to restore a more youthful, healthy glow to their skin.
Everything from sun exposure and aging to acne and clogged pores can leave you with uneven skin tone, fine lines, scarring and a lack lustre complexion. If you want your skin to look smoother, younger and most importantly, vibrant, a chemical peel can make a significant difference. Mild chemical peels exfoliate and give a nice appearance to the surface of the skin. These increase cell turnover, improve hyperpigmentation and help improve melasma, which is not easy to fix.
Chemical peels: How They Work
A chemical solution is applied to the skin and works by dissolving the upper layers of the skin. As the tissue is dissolved and skin heals itself, new tissue emerges and fresher, smoother skin is revealed. I call it “The Ultimate Exfoliation.” They exfoliate down through all the layers of your skin from the top (epidermis) to the lower levels (dermis).
The depth and strength of the peel used varies based on the strength of the chemicals used and the length of time the solution is applied. The formula used by your doctor will be adjusted based on your needs and skin type.
Chemical Peels: The Breakdown
Depending on what you want to achieve – a clearer complexion, smoother skin, minimized scarring, etc. there’s a perfect peel to suit your needs.
Peels formulated with Alphahydroxy acids (AHA) and Betahydroxy acids (BHA) are the mildest form of peel (referred to as superficial peels). Superficial peels are great for improving the appearance of sun-damaged skin or acne-prone skin, especially before big events!
Medium peels are stronger and treat skin with surface wrinkles and uneven skin tone or pigment problems. Varying strengths are used to adjust the depth of the peel, depending on what complexion concerns you have.
Deep peels require use of the strongest solution, but achieve the most dramatic results – think deeper wrinkles smoothed out and blotchiness banished. Do note though, that the stronger the peel, the higher the chances for discomfort, redness and recovery time.
The desire for smooth, healthy, vibrant skin is what we all desire and fall time is the perfect time of year. Let’s get rid of all the sun damage caused by over exposure to summer sun and get you the glow you’ve been waiting for just in time for the holidays!
Call Robbins Plastic Surgery to schedule your personal consultation for a skin analysis and discuss what chemical peel is right for you.
