subject: All About Chemical Peel [print this page] Chemical peel is a cosmetic treatment that helps in smoothing the skin and improves the skin conditions. In medical terms, chemical peeling is known as derma peeling or chemo exfoliation. It is a non surgical treatment that helps to treat skin blemishes, acne scars, fine line, wrinkles, uneven skin pigmentation and many more skin conditions. Many spas offer Chemical peel in Davie, as often people opt for chemo peel as an alternative to plastic surgery.
What is chemical peel?
A chemical peel is a chemical which is mixed with acidic components to form a solution. During Chemical peel Davie treatment, this solution is applied on the affected skin areas after thoroughly cleaning the area. This solution is left for sometimes, during this time, the solutions goes deep down the skin cells and separates the dead and damaged skin cells in the upper most layer of the skin from healthy cells in underlying skin layer. The separated dead skin cells are peeled off after sometime to expose healthy and clear skin which looks smooth and fair. Usually chemical peel is used on the face; however, it can be used to treat other areas such as arms, leg, neck, chest, etc.
Types of chemical peel
A light chemical peel contains Alpha hydroxy Acid (or AHA) or Beta hydroxy Acid (or BHA). AHA has glycolic acid whereas BHA peel has Salicylic acid. Light chemical peel treats dry, rough skin which is sun damaged and acne prone. Many spas offer light chemical peel in Davie, as it is a simple process and does not require anaesthesia. This chemical peel Davie can be used at home too. Glycolic acid peel is derived from fruits and is the best for chemical peel at home whereas for acne treatment, salicylic acid peel is more effective.
Medium chemical peel uses Trichloroacetic Acids (TCA) and is effective in treating dark-colored skin. This chemical peel treats superficial skin blemishes, abnormal skin pigmentation and fine lines of wrinkles. Deep chemical peel has phenol acid which is a strong chemical. This chemical penetrates deep in the skin and treats the skin problems. One session of deep chemical peel is sufficient to treat blemishes, wrinkles and blotchy skin. Only specialist dermatologists can perform this peel as it requires anaesthesia.
What to Expect After a chemical peel in Davie?
Though, the chemical peel treatment is selected on the basis of skin type, yet it is possible that you may experience pain, burning sensation, swelling, etc on the treated skin. These conditions soon subside in few days. Chemical peel is quite effective for skin discoloration, wrinkles, age spots, acne problems, however, do not expect any magical effects if you are treating acne scars.
