Chemical Peels: At a Glance
Preparation	You may be given a pre-treatment skincare routine
Procedure	Chemical solution applied to treatment area
Length of Procedure	Depends on type of peel. Can range from one minute to 12 minutes.
Recovery or Downtime	– Will depend on the type of chemical peel – Light peels require none to a few days – Medium to deep peels require a few days to a few months
Pain	During treatment, a cool, warm or hot sensation, as well as some stinging can be experienced. After treatment, a burning sensation similar to a mild or strong sunburn, depending on the strength of the chemical peel.
Results	Smooth skin resulting in a more youthful glowing appearance.

Putting Your Best Face Forward With Chemical Peel Procedures

Revitalizing Michigan Chemical Peel procedures have benefited individuals for more than a century by removing dead cells and stimulating the production of new ones to provide a fresh glowing complexion.

As we age, the rejuvenation process of skin cells slows. A chemical peel can make the skin appear tighter and less wrinkled, with a more youthful appearance.

What is a Chemical Peel’s Benefits?

Chemical peels can help if you are looking to:

• Remove spots or light freckling
• Brighten the skin
• Reduce fine lines
• Even pigmentation
• Erase sun damage
• Control active acne
• Smooth acne scars

Often, chemical peels are done along with a facelift to improve overall tone and texture, while the facelift targets sagging skin.

Preparation, Chemical Peel Procedure and Aftercare

You may be asked to use a skin-cleansing regime leading up to your chemical peel procedure.

Depending on your individual, a single chemical, such as trichloroacetic acid, hydroquinone, or glycol, will be used, or a combination of chemicals. Which chemical solution is used will define the peel as light or superficial, medium or deep. Your physician will determine the best strength of chemicals to achieve the desired results.

Unless you are undergoing a deep peel, you will not need any type of anesthesia. The chemical solution is applied to the treatment area, which is usually the entire surface of the face. These chemical solutions will immediately start peeling dead skin from the outer layers of the treatment area. You can expect to feel a cool, warm, or hot sensation, along with a stinging sensation that may last for 10 or more minutes, depending on the strength of your peel.

Due to the varying strengths of chemical peels, it is important to follow all aftercare directions to encourage healing and reduce any risk of complications.

What to Expect After a Chemical Peel: Before and After

After a light peel, you can expect to experience:

• Some redness
• The possibility of scaling that may last a few days

After a medium or deep peel:

• Possible blisters and swelling
• Blisters will break and form a crust, then turn brown
• Peeling that can last five to eight days
• Ointments and creams that will be applied to keep the skin moist

You may have the appearance of a sunburn after a medium or deep chemical peel procedure. The redness will become pink over time and it may take several weeks to heal. You can start applying makeup about seven days after the procedure.

After all chemical peels, you should avoid sun exposure and apply a sunblock with SPF 15 or higher whenever you go outside. Also, it is not uncommon to experience temporary breakouts because the chemical agents are generating new cells and your skin is adjusting and healing.

Remember that your skin is very sensitive, so you should take good care of it, and you will soon see the chemical peel benefits.

Chemical Peels FAQ