To provide the highest quality results from chemical peel treatments, The Plastics Clinic provides you with choices. Your personalized facial treatment with chemical solutions (such as salicylic, glycolic, trichloroacetic, and lactic acids) will reveal more radiant skin. At our South Jordan, UT office, we offer chemical peel treatments that help to minimize skin irregularities, including scars, fine lines, wrinkles, dry patches, hyperpigmentation problems, and more. Chemical peels remove dead or damaged skin cells using a personalized peel on the skin, which causes the upper layer to peel off. When your skin heals and starts to rejuvenate and repair itself, you should see a smoother, clearer complexion. A chemical peel treatment is a noninvasive technique to make your skin radiant and is used for the face, neck, and décollatage.
At our South Jordan, UT office, we perform chemical peels on multiple levels (light, medium, and deep) to accommodate our patients’ skin concerns and goals.
Light peels: You can receive a light chemical peel during your lunch hour and get back to your day. This strength of peel will remove the outer skin layer (the epidermis), giving your face a more radiant appearance and smoother texture. We typically recommend that you receive a light peel around once a month for the ideal glowing results.
Medium-depth peels: This type of peel penetrates further into the skin, and patients usually decide to do this type of facial rejuvenation treatment over an extended weekend. You may also need to prepare yourself for increased discomfort during and up to an hour after a chemical peel. Medium-depth peels are for patients who have deeper damage to their skin, such as deeper wrinkles and darker pigmentation issues.
Deep peels: The most advanced of the three types of peels is the deep peel treatment, and it will require the longest recovery time. This is an aggressive procedure that can leave your face itchy, swollen, and peeling for several weeks. Patients who get a deep chemical peel may have dark age spots, sun damage, prominent acne scars, and deep-seated scars. As this strength of chemical peel is generally uncomfortable for most patients, your aesthetician may provide you with mild anesthesia prior to your procedure.
Based on the strength of the chemical peel, you may anticipate a number of the following benefits for your skin from your session at The Plastics Clinic:
Depending on the type of peel you receive, you can expect the treated area to itch and peel from several days to a couple of weeks. Our doctors and our team of highly trained specialists will discuss how to care for your skin during your consultation. Please remember that no matter how much your skin itches during the recovery, it is never helpful to pick the skin off. You may create scarring on your skin.
If you have never had rejuvenating treatments, The Plastics Clinic can help you find the perfect procedure for your skin. Your newly renewed skin will thank you by looking bright and caressingly silky. Contact our office in South Jordan, UT to schedule your skin examination today for a chemical peel.
The best chemical peel for you will depend on your unique skin concerns and aesthetic goals. In your initial consultation with our South Jordan, UT team, they will help you choose which type of peel is right for your skin. Some factors you might consider are your general health, the type of skin you have, the depth of your skin concerns, the time you can commit to recovery, and what concerns you have about the appearance of your skin. For first-time patients, it’s better to select a light chemical peel and see what you think of the results. After this, you and your practitioner or aesthetician might alter your plan to find the best chemical peel level for your needs.
Both dermabrasion and chemical peels are facial rejuvenation procedures that correct surface imperfections to give your skin a softer appearance. The major difference is that dermabrasion requires surgical tools (a shaving instrument or rotating brush) to remove the surface skin layer through a careful scraping process. A chemical peel uses a caustic solution that is applied to your skin to dissolve damaged skin cells. During your consultation, your team member at The Plastics Clinic will explain the advantages of each treatment and help you decide if dermabrasion or a chemical peel is better to achieve your skin goals.
Based on the formula used, you might feel mild discomfort while it is actively treating your skin. If you have a light peel, you may feel some stinging but this can be alleviated with the use of a handheld fan. Medium and deep peels are better for deeper skin blemishes and give you longer-lasting results; however, they are usually more uncomfortable. Topical anesthetics, skin medications, and soothing ointments can be applied to minimize your discomfort during your treatment. Dr. Chiddy, Dr. Garlick, or a team member will explain post-treatment skin care to help your skin heal.
