Facials and Chemical Peels

When you have exposed your skin, over time, to harsh environmental elements, including the sun, it becomes dull and loses its radiance. Both facials and chemical peels are designed to restore the skin, when used correctly. In both instances, the skin treatments restore the youthfulness of the skin, once again giving it vitality.

To understand how chemical peels and facials restore youthfulness, you need to understand more about the process. When you schedule a facial in a salon, the esthetician uses a magnified lamp to determine the types of products that are suited for your skin. A large number of facial products use steam to release impurities in the skin or in the pores, including blackheads or whiteheads. Afterwards, the technician exfoliates the skin. This is done to remove the dead skin and reveal a healthier, more youthful complexion.

After exfoliation, the esthetician may massage the face to relax the facial muscles. A facial mask is often applied that meets with your specific skin care needs. The treatment is completed by applying a toner, serums, moisturizer, and skin care UV protection.

Now that you understand how a facial works, you can see how a chemical peel compares. A chemical peel removes the outer layer of skin. This is done by using a preparation of chemicals that are applied to the facial area to remove or exfoliate the old or damaged surface skin. By having the peel done at our med spa, our esthetician can demine the best formula for you. Three levels of chemical peels are usually featured in the form of light, medium, or deep peels. Like a facial, after exfoliation, this procedure removes dead cells, stimulating new cell growth so the skin appears brighter and smoother.

FAQ

What are the benefits of facials?

When you get a facial, you can realize a number of benefits, primarily the following:

A facial reduces the environmental impact on the skin, including factors, such as smoking or UV exposure.
Facials improve skin that has become too lax, or features irregularities in pore size or texture.
A facial strengthens the epidermis, or the skin’s natural and protective top layer, over time.
Facials stimulate the production of collagen, which makes the skin look youthful, and regenerate new skin cells.
A facial enhances cellular reproduction.
Facials make the skin more resilient so it does not wrinkle as easily.

What are the benefits of a chemical peel?

A chemical peel is a great way to keep the skin looking smooth and younger while using a minimally invasive approach. Benefits of this type of treatment include the following:

The appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and freckles are reduced.
Sun damage is repaired.
Skin that features acne, acne scars, or similar scarring looks suddenly smoother and radiant.
Irregular skin tones or pigmentation is corrected.
Scaly or rough patches on the skin are minimized.

What are the main differences between a facial and chemical peel?

While the outcome from a facial or chemical peel is similar, facials and peels do have some notable differences. For example, the patient can walk out of a session for a facial and go back to work that day. He or she really does not experience any downtime and will realize immediate results.

On the other hand, you may notice some redness or soreness after a chemical peel, which adds to the recovery time. How long recovery takes depends on the type of peel you receive. Naturally, you can recover from a light peel more quickly than if you opt to get a deep peel to exfoliate the surface skin.

After I get a chemical peel, how long do I have to wait to get a facial?

How long you will have to wait will depend on the type of peel. You can get a facial, after a light peel, in about a week. For a deeper peel, you should wait a month. Some courses for chemical peels work the best if they are performed in close succession. In this case, you should not get a facial until you have finished your chemical peel sessions.

Will I see results after one chemical peel?

You can see a visible improvement after one chemical peel. However, you will receive the best results by having multiple peels scheduled. As it takes time for the skin to get damaged, it also takes time to reverse any harm causes by overexposure to the sun or temperature extremes.

How long should I wait to get another chemical peel?

Wait every 4 months to get a medium peel.

How often should I get a facial?

Skin care experts advise that recipients get a professional facial every three to four weeks, or the length of time it takes for the skin to go through the complete cycle of cellular growth and exfoliation.

These are some of the chemical peels that we offer and their main application:

Salicylic acid 30% (Acne, oiliness, pore size)
Glycolic acid 30%-50% (Acne, oiliness, pore size, hyperpigmentation, shallow scarring)
Mandelic acid (Redness, oiliness, glowing)
Pyruvic acid (skin rejuvenation, hyperpigmentation, shallow scarring)
Jessner Peel (acne, hyperpigmentation, shallow scarring)
Green peel (acne, hyperpigmentation, oiliness)
TCA peels (rejuvenation, precancerous lesions and acne scars)
VIPEEL (melasma, hyperpigmentation. acne and acne scars)

Facials and Chemical Peels