After spending the summer months outside, the sun does some damage to your skin. A chemical peel can help reverse the sun damage and signs of aging on your face. The team at the Center for SmartLipo and Plastic Surgery discusses the benefits of their chemical peels in Philadelphia.
What is a Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels utilize a chemical solution that’s applied to the skin of your face. It helps to get rid of the top layers of your skin that are damaged, giving you a smoother, even complexion. Whether alone or alongside other cosmetic procedures, a chemical peel can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scarring, or discoloration of the skin.
The Levels of Chemical Peels
There are three levels of chemical peels: light, medium, and deep. A light chemical peel is the most superficial. It removes the very top layer of skin, also called the epidermis. This can treat acne, an uneven skin tone, and fine lines and wrinkles. Light peels can be done around once a month to help with these conditions.
A medium chemical peel removes skin cells from both the epidermis and some from the layer below, called the dermis. In addition to treating the issues a light peel can, it can also help with deeper wrinkles and acne scars on the face. While this doesn’t require getting them frequently like the light peels, you may want to repeat the medium peel to get the results you want.
Lastly, a deep chemical peel is one that takes on the deeper layers of the skin. Repeat procedures aren’t needed to get the full impact you desire. Your doctor may recommend you get a deep chemical peel for deeper wrinkles and scars or and precancerous growths.
Apeele®
Apeele is the first chemical peel we offer at our office. It comes in light, medium, and forte. Apeele is known for giving results after just one session. Depending on your skin type, medical history, and cosmetic goals, Apeele is ideal for customizing treatment for every individual. We want to make sure we’re doing what’s best for you.
Vi Peel
The Vi Peel is a powerful chemical peel that’s suitable for every skin type. It’s virtually painless and offers minimal downtime, but gets you strong results. This peel is also great to use in conjunction with lasers or injectables. Using multiple treatments makes it more likely that you’ll get the best results.
Neo Peel
This is the last chemical peel that we offer. This is a gentle chemical peel that’s ideal for first-time patients. The peel only takes 15 minutes and offers little downtime. Since this is a gentler chemical peel, we do recommend multiple peels to get ideal results. A series of about 3-6 Neo Peels will give you the most pronounced results.
Getting Chemical Peels in Philadelphia
Does a chemical peel sound like an ideal treatment for your skin? Call us or schedule an appointment online.