Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are a popular service you can receive from Ryan Goerig, MD, and Jessica Goerig, MS PA-C, at Dana Point Dermatology.
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Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are a popular service you can receive from Jessica Goerig, MS PA-C, and Ryan Goerig, MD, at Dana Point Dermatology. A light chemical peel causes little-to-no downtime, yet rejuvenates skin, diminishes lines and wrinkles, and can be used to treat discolored skin and acne. To book a chemical peel appointment, call the in Dana Point, California, office today or book online.
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Chemical Peels
What is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a rejuvenating procedure performed in-office that uses a blend of chemicals to induce a controlled reaction, effectively removing the outermost layer of skin, known as the epidermis. This process stimulates the emergence of new cell layers, resulting in regenerated skin. Chemical peels vary in depth, with the superficial peel being the mildest and requiring no recovery time, the moderate peel causing some redness, and the deep peel leading to significant redness and peeling for approximately one week.Conditions Treated
Chemical peels are highly effective for treating facial discolorations caused by conditions such as acne scarring, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, melasma (particularly in lighter skin tones), and age spots or areas of hyperpigmentation. They also enhance overall skin quality, smoothing out scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and reducing the appearance of enlarged pores.Recovery
A superficial peel exfoliates the outer layer of the epidermis and is often referred to as a “lunchtime peel” due to its minimal downtime. This type of peel targets surface imperfections like rough skin and mild discolorations. A moderate peel penetrates deeper into the skin, removing damaged cells and treating issues such as age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, freckles, and skin discolorations. It typically results in redness and peeling that subsides within about a week.Chemical Peel Q & A
Chemical peels are designed to remove a specific amount of skin. A light chemical peel removes only the outer layer of skin, much like an exfoliation, but other peels can go progressively deeper to remove multiple layers of skin.Â
The peel enhances your skin two ways: It removes damaged and blemished skin, then the healing process boosts the production of collagen and elastin, the vital proteins that make your skin strong and flexible.Â
The type of chemical agent used depends on the depth of the peel. Mild acids easily remove the top surface and cause little discomfort. Deeper peels require stronger chemicals and require more downtime.
A variety of skin conditions may benefit from a chemical peel. The new skin that grows will have a healthier tone and texture because it has more collagen than the old skin.Â
A chemical peel is a good option if you want to fight early signs of aging because a light peel diminishes fine lines and removes uneven skin color.Â
Light chemical peels may also help treat dry skin and acne. Deeper peels can reduce or eliminate acne scars and diminish deep wrinkles.
Inflammatory skin conditions, like acne and rosacea, often cause the skin to darken. This darkening, called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), can develop in anyone, but those darker skin are more likely to be affected and have a severe case of hyperpigmentation. The team may recommend a chemical peel to treat hyperpigmentation.
Your recovery time depends on the type of peel you receive. Light peels generally cause redness and possibly some scaling as skin heals, but your appearance will be back to normal in 1-7 days. Deeper peels may cause swelling, so you can anticipate recovery time of 7-21 days.
Most people can begin to wear makeup immediately after a light peel, although some may need to wait until the next day. For a medium peel, you can return to makeup after about 5-7 days, while the wait will be longer for deeper peels.
Following a good skin care routine and regular application of a moisturizer is essential following a chemical peel. This will help the healing process and will set the stage for keeping fresh skin hydrated and healthy. The Dana Point Dermatology team will help you with every step, including ongoing skin care.
To learn more and book an appointment, call Dana Point Dermatology today.
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