What Are Chemical Peels And How Does It Help Problem Skin?

A chemical peel may sounds like a painful process. You might have seen a television show where a character gets a bad one and ends up looking like they have a bad sunburn at the most inconvenient time. But the truth is that chemical peels offer a very real benefit and very little physical discomfort, especially to those with a serious skin condition.

There are different levels of treatment based upon the severity of the case, but they tend to be more common for people with damaged skin or deep wrinkles. There are milder versions which can be done at home to reduced results.

The name of the treatment alone is enough to put some people off, but it is actually a fairly common procedure. A chemical peel involves a mixed solution which removes the outer layer of dead skin cells which promotes the creation of new skin cells and thicker, healthier layers of skin.

The typical peel involves no more than a warm tingling sensation. For serious conditions such as acne scarring the process can even be performed under anesthesia and under the care of a medical professional. Phenol peels, the most dramatic kind of peel, is reserved for only the most damage skin.

How do I Know if I Need One?

You can get a chemical peel to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles of aging or to remove minor blemishes. Most spas perform these and they are considered very safe. A phenol peel can reduce major scarring or signs of aging and can even permanently remove freckles.

Keep in mind that this can require life-long protection from the sun, reduced skin pigmentation, and may take months to heal. The mild versions are the kind you will find at most day spas while the serious variety is done in a doctor’s office or at a surgical clinic. It is these serious peels which have lent chemical peels their scary reputation.

Should I Use a Specialist?

While the most common procedures are completely safe and painless, you should still have them performed by a licensed esthetician. The process requires a very specific mixture and application which should be left to someone who has the proper training.

People with mild acne scarring or hyper pigmentation should not be afraid of these treatments. They are a perfectly safe process with amazing results. Try to put the television show scenes of a chemical peel gone awry out of your head because with a professional treatment you will leave looking better and feeling better about yourself.

The best chemical peels Raleigh has to offer are easy to find at Bella Derma Day Spa. Owner Dee Dee Clarkson is a licensed esthetician with a passion for skin care.