Chemical Peels

You might have heard of chemical peels a lot lately. They started to get a lot of recognition online after people began sharing their journey. They are also known as chemoexfoliation or dermapeeling. Unfortunately, they can look quite shocking when a person is in the midst of the peel happening, but chemical peels are not at all painful and are a very safe skin rejuvenation treatment that deal with many concerns about the appearance of the dermis.

Chemical peels are an exfoliating treatment that can help you with bettering the texture, color and age of your skin. They rely on a set of safe acids that remove the top layers of the skin, replacing the most affected part of your dermis with the new skin underneath.

The chemicals are applied as if they were a face mask by a certified practitioner, and let to act for a while. After leaving the office, the top layer will begin to peel gradually, which is where the shocking videos and images online come from, and eventually the new skin underneath will replace it. The process doesn’t take longer than two weeks.

At Magnolia Dermatology we can match your skin to a specific set of acids that will be gentle to your body and also bring the best out of the treatment.

Because of their name, chemical peels can sound a bit intimidating. However, thanks to their popularity, plenty of studies have been performed to ensure their safety. In the large majority of cases, complications are not something to worry about, but it has been shown that when not planned and prepared appropriately, some minor issues like irritation or blistering may happen immediately after application. 

This is why consulting with a properly qualified professional about chemical peels is the most important thing you as a patient can do to ensure the best treatment. An experienced care provider will check your skin’s condition and concerns, and match you to the type of chemical peel that can safely and effectively address your issues.

It’s important to know that chemical peels are actually a variety of different treatments that have distinct compositions and how deep into the skin they act. Each one is suitable for specific skin types and conditions.

Chemical peels are useful for many different skin concerns. If you struggle with acne scars, they can improve the texture of them. They can also help with both discoloration and hyperpigmentation, even reversing the effect of melasmas.

Furthermore, it works as a skin rejuvenation treatment, so for people who want to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun spots, chemical peels can be doubly effective by exposing a new skin layer and also promoting collagen production.

Most people will be satisfied with the results of chemical peels, whether your treatment involves a single session or followup peels. 

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It’s normal to think that chemical peels are a facial treatment, but they actually can be used to better the appearance of many other parts of the body. Some of them are:

If you have concerns about where on the body it’s safe to get a chemical peel, please consult with your care provider.