You hear of many people opting for chemical peels in Ottawa to deal with active acne, age spots, wrinkles, and sun damage. When administered by a licensed professional, they are a safe way to help return your skin to a more healthy appearance. Either used alone or in combination with other processes, they make many people feel better about their overall appearance and improve self-confidence.
If you are new to the process, here is what you can expect to happen.
The day you get chemical peels.
On the day of the procedure, you will come to our office, where we will thoroughly cleanse your skin. For a light or medium peel, the treatment will begin at that point. It is possible to administer a mild anesthetic for a deep peel for your comfort.
One of our specialists will apply the chemical solution directly onto your skin. Some people notice a slight stinging, and different chemicals may feel differently. We offer you a hand-held fan to ease any discomfort. Your skin may appear white or gray.
Depending on the extent of the peel, within 20 to 90 minutes, we neutralize the acid and remove it from your skin.
After chemical peels.
Immediately after the process, your skin will be red, tender, and swollen. We will provide you with after-care instructions depending on the type of peel that was administered. In any case, avoid scratching, rubbing, or picking at your face.
During the first few days, there can be:
- Dryness
- Flakiness
- Discoloration
- Breakouts
As the flakes fall away, they will take the age spots and wrinkles along with them. This will occur about three or four days after the procedure. A light peel will heal in about a week, but other, more intense peels will take longer.
No makeup for a while
No makeup until you are told it is permitted, and use an excellent broad-spectrum sunscreen. After a chemical peel is essential to avoid direct sunlight because the skin gets more sensitive.
Can it damage the skin?
There are always variables like the original condition of the skin and the cause of the damage, the patient’s age, severity, and specific peel used. Most people enjoy the change and will contact us to schedule follow-up sessions.
Dermis Advanced Skin Care offers the best and safest chemical peels in Ottawa.
Chemical peels are a great way to improve the look of your skin by reducing wrinkles, lines, and blemishes caused by sun damage, acne, or aging. The chemical peel process involves applying a chemical solution to the skin, which causes the dead skin cells to slough off, revealing the new, healthy skin below. If you want to know more about what chemical peels can do for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to book a free consultation. One of our expert skincare specialists will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
