To get the best-looking skin of your life, you may want to focus on getting healthy skin. Healthy skin is typically characterized by an even-toned complexion, optimal hydration, and overall radiance. However, when your cellular turnover cycle is dysfunctional, it can be tough to get healthy skin. This is why a chemical peel facial at Nuance Cosmetic Surgery in Folsom, CA can be an ideal treatment for you.
How Long Does a Chemical Peel Last?
The results of a chemical peel can last anywhere from one to six months, depending on the type of peel you have. A light peel will typically produce results that last for roughly one to two months, while a medium peel will usually produce results that last for two to six months. People who have a deep peel may be able to achieve results that last for a year or more.
Which Peel Is Right for You?
There are three main types of peels, each of which is formulated with different acids to produce specific results. It’s important to work with a dermatologist or aesthetic expert to identify the peel most appropriate for your skin type and skin care goals. Selecting the right peel can complement your at-home skincare products and can help you achieve healthy skin.
Light Peel
Light peels are by far the most common type of chemical peel facial. Usually, a light peel is formulated with low-strength AHA acids, such as glycolic acid, to create a more luminous, radiant complexion. This peel will exfoliate only the surface skin cells to refresh the tone and texture of the skin, which is why a light peel is preferred for those who have sensitive skin, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Medium Peel
Medium-strength peels are typically formulated to target mild to moderate skin concerns such as acne, acne scarring, dark spots, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. A medium peel may be formulated with TCA, BHA, AHA, or other peptides. Medium peels produce a stronger result because they can exfoliate the uppermost layers of the skin and some of the middle layers of the skin.
Deep Peel
A deep peel is typically reserved for patients with moderate to severe sun damage, deep lines and wrinkles, and precancerous lesions. To be sure, a deep peel is more aggressive than medium peels and light peels. In addition to the acid used for this peel facial, the formula may also include an anesthetic to keep the skin comfortable. This particular treatment will directly target the epidermis.
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
A chemical peel works by essentially exfoliating various layers of the skin to achieve aesthetic concerns. There is a misconception that a peel treatment will immediately remove dead skin cells, but it will actually take several days for your results to develop after your treatment. A peel essentially prompts your body to shed skin cells more quickly to renew and revitalize your complexion. For many people, a peel treatment can complement the natural process of the body.
Why Are Exfoliation Treatments Important?
Each person has a natural rate of cellular turnover, which ranges between 28 and 40 days depending on skin health, gender, and age. For people who have a dysfunctional cellular turnover cycle, problems such as congested pores, acne, and dry or dull skin are common. Exfoliating treatments are an essential part of your skincare routine so that this natural cycle can be regulated.
When the natural cellular turnover cycle is regulated, this automatically regulates other elements of skin function, such as oil production. Furthermore, some acids used for peel treatments are designed to interact with skin cells to produce specific results that can control acne breakouts or stimulate collagen production from the epidermal layer.
How Many Treatments Will You Need?
The number of treatments required to achieve optimal results will depend mainly on the severity of your skin condition and the strength of the peel you are using. For people who have mild concerns and who are using light peels, it may take up to three treatments to achieve optimal results. A medium peel can be used to treat mild problems in as little as one treatment.
The exception to this rule is a deep peel, which will generally only need to happen once in a lifetime or every few years to address skin concerns. Because a deep peel will affect the skin cells in the epidermis, the acids are powerful enough to address superficial concerns and medical dermatology concerns with a single facial.
How Can You Maintain Results?
If you want to enjoy long-lasting results for as long as possible, one key thing you can do is pair at-home skincare with this aesthetic treatment. When you can use skincare products at home that will compliment your desired results, you can generally enjoy a more radiant, even-toned complexion for longer. Using complimentary at-home skin care ingredients may be particularly important for people with acne-prone skin, since acne treatments must be consistent.
Another way to maintain your desired results is with preventative skin care. Specifically, you can prevent visible signs of aging and sun damage by regularly wearing SPF when you plan to be outside. Preventative skin care can also include using prescription-strength skincare ingredients, such as retinol, to slow down the aging process.
What Are the Main Benefits of Chemical Peel?
As one of the oldest aesthetic treatments in the world, there are plenty of benefits to appreciate with a peel facial treatment. Whether you are using a light peel or a deep peel, each of these benefits can greatly improve the overall health of your skin. The main benefits include:
Natural Regeneration
A peel treatment can stimulate natural regeneration in your skin. Not only does a peel facial regulate the natural cellular turnover cycle, but medium and deep peels can also directly stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production in the skin. Stimulating the natural regenerative properties of the skin will naturally make your skin look younger and healthier.
Acne Management
Peel treatments can also be highly effective for people who want to manage acne-prone skin. Acne is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by pimples, sits, blemishes, whiteheads, blackheads, oily skin, dry skin, redness, inflammation, post-acne marks, and acne scarring. If you want to address all elements of acne-prone skin at one time and prevent breakouts in the future, consistent light peels can be key.
Pigmentation Correction
Pigmentation concerns from sun damage or post-acne marks don’t always fade by themselves over time, which is why exfoliating and resurfacing treatments are highly recommended by aesthetic experts. One of the main benefits of a peel treatment is the natural brightening of the skin that happens when new skin cells are turned over. Correcting pigmentation concerns can naturally make you look younger since your complexion will be more evenly toned.
Scar Rejuvenation
Scars on the skin are exceptionally difficult to deal with. While dermatologists can recommend laser treatments and dermal fillers for certain scars, it may be beneficial to consider an exfoliating treatment such as a peeling facial to rejuvenate the appearance of scars. In particular, medium peels are ideal for rejuvenating the appearance of shallow acne scars, since the peel can stimulate moderate collagen production. After several treatments, the texture of the skin will be perfected.
How Fast Are Results?
The results of a peel treatment can develop about seven to 14 days after the facial. A light peel will generally produce faster results, while a medium peel may take up to two weeks for the skin to fully recover from the treatment. People who have deep peels may need to wait as long as one to two months to see initial results.
Are You an Ideal Candidate?
Candidates who are ideal for this treatment include anyone who wants to address multiple superficial concerns at one time. Pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, and people with certain skin conditions may not be eligible for this treatment. If you have taken Accutane in the last six months, you may need to wait several more months before you qualify for this treatment.
Refresh, Renew, and Revitalize Your Skin
Your skin looks best when it’s healthy, and one of the keys to healthy skin is regulating the natural cellular turnover cycle. A peel facial can refresh, renew, and revitalize virtually every aspect of your superficial skin concerns. If you think this treatment may be an ideal option for you, reach out to Nuance Cosmetic Surgery in Sacramento, CA to request a consultation today.
