Nowadays, a smooth and clear skin cannot depend on good genes alone. This is because our skin is exposed to environmental hazards (e.g. pollution, sunlight) 24 hours a day. It becomes even harder as one approach old age. Maintaining a smooth and clear skin is a continuous process that should be supplemented with sufficient rest, exercise, and proper diet. However, at some point, one may need the help of cosmetic procedures.

One cosmetic procedure that one can try is chemical peel. This skin treatment will result to younger-looking skin by eliminating wrinkles, remedies uneven pigmentation, clears facial blemishes,  and cures acne. Skin damage caused by sun exposure and aging finds a solution with chemical peel. Other facial flaws like freckles, acne scars are also treated. Chemical peel can be done on the face and other body parts. However, chemical peel can only eliminate mild acne scars and fine wrinkles. Severe acne scars and wrinkles cannot be repaired by a chemical peel procedure. Other flaws that it cannot fix are sagging and bulging skin.

In a chemical peel procedure, a clear chemical solution that varies according to the skin condition is applied on the patient’s face. A mild peel consists of glycolic acid while a medium or deep peel has trichloroacetic acid. The patient will feel a stinging to burning sensation depending on the strength of the solution.

The outer skin layer will be damaged by the solution. The damaged skin and the bottom layer will separate. Skin will peel for several days and the skin beneath will be repaired. After the procedure, the skin will become pink with some scaling. The skin will become darker and will peel off after a few days. Allow the skin to completely heal before exposing your skin to sunlight. If sun exposure cannot be avoided, remember to apply sun protection.

Estheticians and dermatologist can do the chemical peel procedure. The price of the treatment ranges from $500 to $1,000.

Side Effects

The skin type of an individual who wish to undergo a chemical peel procedure must be carefully assess prior to the treatment to prevent adverse effects. For example, people with dark complexion may experience scarring and pigmentation changes. People with cold sores or bacterial infections can transfer the infection on the face,

To know if chemical peel is the perfect treatment for you, consult a dermatologist.