Don’t you wish there was a way to completely rejuvenate your skin? Do you struggle with uneven skin tone, uneven skin texture, or other skin concerns that you have tried your best to deal with to no avail? A chemical peel can help! This amazing treatment option can refresh the appearance and feel of your skin while also diminishing some common skin concerns. Here at Chetco Medical & Aesthetics in Brookings, OR, we can help!
How Does a Chemical Peel Help Your Skin?
There are numerous ways that a chemical peel can be beneficial to your skin.
Smaller Pores
If you have large pores, it is likely due to debris being trapped deep in the pores. This treatment will help clear out any dirt, oil, or other residues that is lodged in the pores. This is going to help shrink down any enlarged pores, giving the skin a more even look and feel.
More Even Skin Tone
Excessive redness, hyperpigmentation, and other issues that cause the skin to appear uneven in tone can be difficult to deal with using other treatment methods. This treatment, however, is going to help even out any of that redness and give you a more even skin tone, enabling the skin to appear healthier and glowing.
More Even Skin Texture
Uneven skin texture is another difficult concern to tackle using other methods. This treatment will even out any rough and bumpy skin, making the skin much smoother. Even those who have excessive rough and bumpy skin have found relief through this treatment option. Most people also note that their skin is smoother than ever after this treatment!
Radiant Skin
Dull skin can be a product of dead skin cells not being removed from the surface of the skin. Sometimes, regardless of how much you exfoliate, the issue persists. This treatment is able to take care of any dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, allowing refreshed, healthy skin tissue to rise to the surface returning that radiant glow to the skin.
Fewer Fine Lines & Wrinkles
One of the most popular reasons that many people opt to have this treatment is because of how well is able to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is particularly helpful in smoothing away fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead and around the mouth region. If you have lines and wrinkles and want to diminish their appearance, there are few options that are able to deliver the results that this treatment can.
Diminished Sun Damage
Sun damage is another issue that can cause the skin to appear aged and uneven. Like other similar issues, this one is difficult to deal with using only at-home methods. The peel is going to rejuvenate skin and significantly fade the appearance of any signs of sun damage.
Diminished Acne Scarring
Mild to moderate scarring that is a result of past acne can also be helped using this treatment option. It is going to help fade any scarring left behind by acne, giving you a more even tone and texture.
Firmer, Plumper Skin
Because this treatment is able to boost the skin’s natural collagen production, it will help skin look and feel firmer and plumper. This also aids in helping the skin appear younger, even over time.
How To Know if It’s Right for You
This type of treatment is effective on all skin tones and types which makes it a great option for most people. If you are someone who wants radiant, glowing skin that looks younger and healthier, it is a good bet that this treatment is one that you can benefit from. It is also a wonderful option for those who wish to fade the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, and acne scarring.
This is a treatment that is going to help the skin look and feels younger while also aiding a number of skin concerns. It can do all of this without surgery which is why it is so popular. If you are still unsure if this treatment is right for you, during your consultation, let our staff know all of your expectations from treatment and your skin goals so they can determine if a chemical peel can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is This Treatment Going to Hurt?
No, this treatment is not going to cause any pain as our staff will be there throughout the process to make sure that you are completely comfortable. Unlike other treatment options that are surgical in nature, this one is not going to cause you pain.
2. How Long Does a Treatment Session Take?
From beginning to end, this treatment is going to last about 30 minutes. However, this will depend on the strength of the peel that you select. Typically though, even the stronger strength peels are not going to take a long period of time. This is a treatment option that is going to give your skin a lot of benefits in a short treatment time.
3. Is Chemical Peel a Safe Treatment Option?
Absolutely! This treatment has been being performed for many years successfully. The way this treatment is performed has also been improved on over time so you do not have to run the risk of a “newer” treatment option that doesn’t have all of the kinks worked out. This is a treatment option that is both safe and effective.
4. Is This Only for Women?
Not at all! This is a treatment for any person who wants radiant skin while also dealing with some skin concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, and more. More men are deciding to try this treatment and others like it to gain all of the benefits for their skin. Also, it is effective on all skin tones and types so most people can derive some benefit from this treatment.
5. How Often Can I Have Treatment?
This is going to be different for each person depending on age, skin goals, skin issues, and other factors. It is always important to wait for the appropriate amount of time in between treatment sessions to ensure that you are not only getting the best results but that it is also safe for you and your skin. Our staff will be sure to let you know how long you, individually, should wait in between treatment sessions.
However, most people can safely have this treatment once every 4 to 6 months. Some people do not have to wait as long in between treatments and others may have to wait longer. Again, always listen to the advice of our experts so that you get the most out of this treatment.
6. When Will I See My Results?
While this may vary from person to person, most people are going to begin to see their results in the week following their treatment session. However, some people see results even sooner! Even though you are able to see improvements to the skin, the full results may not be completely visible for a couple of weeks.
7. How Long Will Chemical Peel Results Last?
This will also be different for each person as each of us and our skin is different but most people notice their results lasting for up to 4 to 6 months and sometimes longer. However, if you have skin issues that are more severe such as deeper lines and wrinkles, you may notice your results fading more quickly. This will likely mean you may need a series of peels before you are able to reach your desired results.
Our experts will be able to give you a better estimate of how many treatments you may need before you are able to see the results you desire. It is also important to note that you can have additional treatments down the road to maintain your results over time.
8. Can This Cause Lasting Damage to My Skin?
Absolutely not! This treatment has been designed, formulated, and perfected to give you more even, radiant, healthier skin. It is not a treatment option that is going to cause any lasting damage to your skin. In fact, it does quite the opposite. It is able to help rejuvenate your skin from those deeper layers and bring refreshed, healthy skin tissue to the surface. You do not have to be worried about any damage to you or to your skin.
9. Can’t I Just Do This Myself at Home?
Even if it were possible for you to get your hands on the materials you would need to perform this by yourself, it would not be a good idea to do so. Our experts are highly trained and skilled at exactly how to apply this treatment and remove it so that you are able to get the most out of it. They are also trained on how to do this safely!
Trying this by yourself could result in lasting damage to your skin and even quite a bit of pain. Always leave this type of treatment to the professionals. It is not a DIY treatment.
10. How Do I Get Ready for My Treatment?
Usually, there is not anything you need to do to get ready for your treatment session. If there would happen to be something that you should do, our staff will be sure to let you know. Typically, all you need to worry about is showing up on time for your appointment. Our wonderful staff will take care of everything else!
11. Is This Good for the Skin?
Yes, this treatment option is actually good for the skin because it helps skin improve over time! It is able to boost the skin’s natural collagen production and encourage the growth of new, fresh skin cells. It is also great for removing impurities on the surface of the skin and promoting intensive healing. This is not a treatment that is going to harm the skin over time in any way. It is actually used to promote healthier skin!
Totally Rejuvenate the Look of Your Skin Today
If you are seeking to refresh your skin in more ways than one, there are not many options that can give you the results that a chemical peel can. It is going to improve the tone, texture, and firmness of the skin without painful or risky surgery. It also is not a treatment that is going to take a long time. If you are ready for rejuvenated skin, come see us today at Chetco Medical & Aesthetics in Brookings, OR!