If you want to smooth and brighten your skin for a renewed texture, a medical-grade chemical peel can give you the look you desire without surgical intervention. With its deep exfoliation capabilities, your skin will look fresh and rejuvenated.
Scars, wrinkles, blemishes, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, or any other imperfections on your skin will melt away with this highly effective treatment. As the topical chemical solution is applied to your face, the damaged outer dermal layer is removed, revealing the radiant, youthful underlayer. At MG Plastic Surgery, we help men and women in Scottsdale, AZ, achieve the even skin tone and soft texture that they desire.
A chemical peel comprises a safe, medical-grade solution containing ingredients such as lactic, salicylic, hydroxy, retinol, trichloroacetic, and glycolic acid. The solution is applied to clean skin in multiple layers. The type of chemical peel chosen depends on your skin type and desired results.
The peel chemically exfoliates the skin in a precise and completely controlled manner, removing the damaged layer of cells. After several minutes, our skincare specialist will wash the chemicals off your skin. The dead cells peel off gradually over the next week, revealing a new, undamaged layer of skin.
A light chemical peel involves a series of treatments with subtle improvements happening over time. Best for acne, fine lines, uneven pigmentation, or dry sun-damaged skin, the outer skin layer is removed to reveal a healthy glow. Recovery from a light peel is minimal – a few hours or days with minimal downtime.
A medium-strength chemical peel removes the skin down to the upper part of the middle dermal layer to give the skin a fresh, smooth appearance. This treatment is ideal for moderate skin discoloring, acne scarring, age spots, or slightly deeper wrinkles. A longer recovery time may be required, with at least a week of healing and some downtime.
With the ability to penetrate the lower part of the middle layer of skin, a deep chemical peel can produce dramatic results. Most useful for extensive sun damage, blotchy skin, acne scars, actinic keratosis, and moderate wrinkles and lines, this peel requires around eight weeks of pretreatment. A one-and-done procedure, the deep peel requires significantly more downtime.
During the application process, you may experience a stinging or burning sensation, which tends to be so brief that many patients do not need sedation. For deep peels, sedation is typically used to increase patient comfort.
The healing time will vary based on the depth of the peel and the number of treatments required to achieve your desired aesthetic outcome. Wearing sunscreen and keeping your skin moisturized will prevent scarring and keep your skin hydrated for the most radiant results.
Because the new skin is very fragile and tender, it will be more susceptible to potential complications like scabbing, redness, inflammation, and more. It is vital to follow your post-treatment instructions to prevent any complications.
A chemical peel can remove layers of skin with unwanted wrinkles or blemishes to reveal a glowing, youthful complexion. The beauty of the human body is that it has the incredible capacity to regenerate fresh skin with the help of a qualified professional using high-quality medical-grade resources. Contact us today to take the first step toward a revitalized complexion.
