The Benefits of Chemical Peels

One of the most effective and least invasive Facial Rejuvenation treatments is chemical peel. This procedure is also called chemexfoliation and derma-peeling. This procedure uses a chemical solution applied to the skin, which then mimics the effects of a sun burn. After several days the skin will then peel, revealing new rejuvenized skin.

Chemical Peels have several fantastic benefits:

• Reduce fine lines around the mouth and eyes


• Treat wrinkles caused by the sun, aging and hereditary factors


• Improve the appearance of mild scarring


• Treat certain types of acne
  
• Reduce age spots, freckles and dark patches due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills (melasma)


• Improve the look and fell of skin that is dull in texture and color.

If you're a sun worshipper, you may consider chemical peels, as they may improve areas of sun damage that may contain pre-cancerous keratoses that appear as scaly spots. Following treatment, pre-cancerous lesions are less likely to appear.

Chemical Peels do not treat bulges, sags and more severe wrinkles. There are other facial rejuvenation treatments to target these complaints.

There are some questions you should ask your physician or aesthetician before choosing a chemical peel.

• Are the desired results I described realistic?
  
• Where is the peel performed and how long will it take?


• In my case, which technique and peel are appropriate?


• How much do chemical peels cost, and if I need multiples, is there a package rate available?


• What is your level of experience concerning chemical peels?


• What level of discomfort will I generally experience during the procedure?
  
• What should I expect post-operatively?
  

You cannot have a chemical peel if you suffer from vitiligo, lupus and other autoimmune disorders, if you have had chemo/radiation in the past year, if you have used accutane in the past year, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Though the benefits of chemical peels are easily described, a picture is worth a thousand words: