Hyperpigmentation, or the darkening of the skin in certain areas, can be frustrating and difficult to treat. Various factors, including sun damage, hormonal changes, and acne, can cause it. Our expert dermatologists at Laser Skin Care Center provide various treatments for hyperpigmentation, including chemical peels.
What is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a skin rejuvenation treatment that involves applying a chemical solution to the skin. The solution causes the outer layer of skin to exfoliate and peel off, revealing smoother, healthier skin underneath. Chemical peels can be performed at different depths, from superficial to deep, depending on the desired outcome and the specific skin concerns being treated.
What Can Chemical Peels Treat?
The Laser Skin Care Center team uses chemical peels to treat a variety of skin concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, acne, acne scarring, and hyperpigmentation. In the case of hyperpigmentation, chemical peels can help to lighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots.
Skin concerns a chemical peel can treat include:
- Dark spots and age spots
- Sun damage
- Acne and acne scars
- Melasma and hyperpigmentation
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Dry or oily skin
- Uneven skin texture
- Enlarged pores
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
A chemical peel exfoliates the outer layer of skin, clearing away dead skin cells, dirt, and other debris. The chemical solution applied to the skin causes the dead cells to peel off, revealing new, healthy skin cells underneath. These new skin cells are brighter and more even in tone, which can help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
By causing controlled damage, chemical peels also help stimulate collagen production in the skin. Collagen is an essential protein that is responsible for keeping the skin firm and smooth. As we age, our collagen levels decrease, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. By stimulating collagen production, chemical peels can help improve the skin’s overall texture and appearance.
Chemical Peel Results
After your chemical peel, you’ll likely experience some redness and flaking for a few days. This may last up to two weeks for deep peels. It’s crucial to keep your skin moisturized and wear sunscreen during this time.
Your chemical peel results will vary depending on the depth of the peel and the specific skin concerns being treated. Laser Skin Care Center performs VI peels, which typically yield results in two to three weeks. However, it may take up to four months to see your final results. You can expect to enjoy improvements to your skin for months after a chemical peel, and you can maintain the results with occasional follow-up treatments.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about chemical peels, please fill out the form on this page or call (562) 997-1144. Laser Skin Care Center proudly serves the Long Beach, CA, area and offers various cosmetic dermatology services.
*Individual results may vary.
