Chemical peels have existed for decades and are well known for their ability to be customizable and provide impressive results for a wide range of skin concerns. Chemical peels are simple and effective treatments tailored to your skin to help you improve overall texture and tone.
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
Chemical peels improve the appearance and feel of treated skin by exfoliating the skin’s surface with specially formulated chemical solutions. The exfoliation peels dead skin off and reveals new skin underneath that is often smoother, less wrinkled, and less damaged.
At Laser Skin Care Center, we offer VI Chemical Peels. The types of peels we offer include VI Original Peel, VI Advanced Peel, and VI Precision Plus Peel. We can suggest a specific peel based on the skin concern you want to target and your sensitivities.
How Long Does a Chemical Peel Take?
The length of your appointment depends on the depth of the peel. Our most common is light and medium chemical peels, which address the outermost skin layers that are commonly damaged. These treatments typically take around 20 minutes.
How Often Should I Get a Chemical Peel?
Depending on the depth of your chemical peel, you may need several appointments to see your ideal results, while deeper peels only require one.
Depending on their aesthetic goals, patients receive light chemical peels every four to six weeks. Medium chemical peels are best repeated every three to six months.
How Long is Recovery from a Chemical Peel?
Your recovery period from your chemical peel treatment depends on the depth of your peel. Light chemical peels require little to no downtime, while deeper peels may require a week’s downtime.
For a light chemical peel, you may experience some peeling or flaking for four to seven days. Most patients feel comfortable returning to their daily lives the following day.
Medium chemical peels typically take around five to seven days, but the redness may persist longer. The skin may swell and flake before revealing fresh, new skin underneath.
What are the Benefits of a Chemical Peel?
Chemical peels provide long-term skin rejuvenation. Some of the benefits include:
- Tackling various skin concerns
- Minimal discomfort during and after treatment
- Personalized chemical peels
- Improving the effectiveness of your skincare products
The simple in-office procedure treats signs of aging, rough skin texture, skin laxity, sun damage, melasma, hyperpigmentation, and other skin conditions.
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.
