Maintaining a healthy, glowing appearance can be difficult today. Factors that are beyond your control may compromise your skin’s wellness and cause it to look damaged or aged, especially if you live in a big city like Chicago. You may recover your former appearance and reclaim healthy, firm and beautiful skin by undergoing chemical peel treatments in Chicago.
What is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a topical cosmetic treatment that involves applying a chemical solution to the skin. The solution causes the outermost layers of skin to peel away. New skin that is less wrinkled and smoother can then grow back in its place.
Chemical peels are typically performed on the face, necks and hands. They are done to reduce the appearance of fine lines around the mouth and under the eyes. They also treat wrinkles caused by sun damage and reduce the appearance of mild scars. Chemical peels can likewise be done to treat certain types of acne as well as the presence of age spots, freckles, and dark patches. When you come in for your first appointment, you can learn more about the benefits of our chemical peel treatments in Chicago.
Ultimately, a chemical peel can improve the look and feel of your skin. The treatment is performed right here in our office and does not require any overnight stay in the hospital.
How is a Chemical Peel Done?
Before your first chemical peel, you may wonder what lies ahead. Before anything else, the area to be treated will be thoroughly cleaned.
After your skin is cleaned, our specialist will apply one of several chemical solutions to your face, neck or hands. The common chemical peel acid solutions are:
• Glycolic
• Trichloroacetic
• Salicylic
• Lactic
• Carbolic
The solution creates a space for new skin to grow. Our chemical peel treatments in Chicago typically take less than an hour to complete. Afterward, you may be given cold compresses to put on your skin. Our specialist will also provide you with all the information you need concerning how to care for your skin before and after your treatment.
Chemical Peel Recovery
Recovering from a chemical peel is relatively simple and does not require that you significantly alter your daily schedule. Depending on what type of peel you get, our provider may tell you to avoid wearing makeup and going out in the sun for at least two weeks while your skin heals.
You should also closely follow any instructions concerning antibiotic creams, steroids, lotions and other products designed to facilitate healing and avoid infection. After two weeks, you can go out in the sun as long as you wear a sunscreen with an SPF level of at least 15.
It is also important that you follow a post-chemical peel skincare maintenance regimen that will help you keep your skin firm, toned and healthy. Our specialist may recommend such a program to you. It may ensure that you enjoy the results of your chemical peel for as long as possible.
If you are looking for expertly performed chemical peel treatments in Chicago, we can help you find out if this popular option is right for you at Old Town Medspa. Contact us today to find out if chemical peels are right for you!
