Sun exposure, ageing, skin conditions and many other factors can take the sheen of the face and cause skin damage.
To rejuvenate the skin and bring back the fresh and healthy tissue, Chemical Peeling is an effective treatment. It can be customized according to your skin type and is much more affordable than lasers with less down time.
It is the procedure for you if you have damaged skin due to:
Chemical peel works on the principle of skin resurfacing which replaces the damaged superficial layers of skin with fresh, healthy layer by the process of healing. It contains an acidic solution in less quantity that peels off the damaged layer while protecting the deep layers of face.
It helps in improving skin texture, skin quality and tone.
Depending on the depth of skin these agents act, there are three different types of Peels
| SUPERFICIAL PEELS | MEDIUM PEELS | DEEP PEELS |
| Good for first timers and less damaged skin | Good for moderately damaged skin | Good for severely damaged skin |
| Mainly for rejuvenation and glowing skin | Mainly for acne scar, fine lines, sun damaged skin | Mainly for deep damage to skin due to sun, scars, deep lines |
| No Pain | Mild Pain | Mild to Moderate Pain |
| Downtime 2 days | Downtime 2-4 days | Downtime 7-10 days |
| Lactic, salicylic/glycolic acid | TCA, Jessner’s solution/ higher percentages of glycolic acid | Higher percentages of TCA |
| Can be done without Local anaesthesia | Might need local aneasthesia | Requires sedation |
| Repeat every 6-8 weeks | Repeat annually | Once in lifetime |
Yes it can be combined with Injectable fillers, Botox, Micro needling. Chemical peels can also be used along with many face procedures like facelift, face scars treatment, hyperpigmented skin, severe acne.
Sunscreen – Avoid sun exposure. Apply sunscreen of more than 30 SPF.
Exercise – Avoid for one week
Moisturiser – Fragrance free simple moisturizer to be used
Antibiotic Cream – In case deep peels have been used
Natural Peeling – Don’t scrape off skin
