Chemical peel
What is a chemical peel?
Who is a good candidate?
Risks
Recovery and maintenance
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel is a skin treatment that safely
improves the look, feel and health of your skin.
The process softens fine lines, rebuilds collagen,
and lightens and brightens skin.
When you come for a chemical peel, the aesthetician,
or skin care professional, will first carefully
examine your skin. This very important step
will help determine the right process for you.
All types of light to medium chemical peels
are available at Penn’s Skin Care Program,
so let your aesthetician know if you are interested
in a specific type of chemical peel.
To begin the treatment, the aesthetician will
use a technique called dermaplaning to remove
eight to 10 layers of dead skin cells from your
face.
Next, the peeling agent is gently applied with
gauze. The acidic liquid stays on the skin for
30 seconds to two minutes, depending on the
peel. Expect to feel a mild stinging or tingly
sensation.
The aesthetician will clean out your pores
and then apply a calming mask. Finally, a moisturizer
and sun block are applied.
From start to finish, a chemical peel takes
about 30 to 45 minutes. You can expect to leave
looking and feeling great!
Who is a good candidate?
Almost anyone can benefit from a chemical
peel. The treatment can dramatically improve
the health of skin damaged by the sun and give
individuals with acne or rosacea cleaner, brighter
and calmer skin.
Risks
Talk with your aesthetician to be sure you understand
the procedure and potential risks associated
with chemical peels. If you don't understand
something, ask!
After a chemical peel, some people experience
redness or break outs. There can also be some
peeling following the procedure.
Recovery and maintenance
For maximum benefit, the Skin Care Program recommends
patients have one chemical peel a month for
four to six months. After these initial treatments,
a chemical peel once every three months is recommended
to maintain the results.
Your aesthetician will talk with you about
an individualized skin care regimen that will
help to maintain and improve the health of your
skin. Following their instructions and using
the products they recommend will help you look
your very best.
For more information or to make an appointment,
please call
1-800-789-PENN (7366) and ask for the Plastic
Surgery Skin Care Program.
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