Skin aging is a natural process but thanks to various non surgical treatments, patients can slow down the process and return a healthy glow to their skin.
At our Calgary skin clinic, we offer affordable and effective non-invasive anti-aging skin care treatments such as chemical peels to improve skin texture, get rid of unwanted facial lines and help you maintain a youthful look.
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What is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is an advanced skin care treatment which uses a chemical solution (such as glycolic acid) to gently exfoliate outer layers of dead skin, revealing a new skin layer with improved tone, texture and color.
There are three basic types of chemical peels:
Superficial or ‘Lunchtime’ Chemical Peel |
Also known as glycolic acid peels, this chemical peel removes the upper layer of dead and damaged skin and encourages skin cell regeneration. This skin care treatment can be used for:
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Medium Chemical Peel |
Beta-hydroxy or trichloroacetic acid is used to penetrate the outer and middle layers of skin to remove damaged skin cells. This skin care treatment can be used for:
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Deep Chemical Peel |
This is the most aggressive type of chemical peel. Trichloroacetic acid is applied to deeply penetrate the skin and remove any damaged cells. It is used to treat more serious imperfections such as:
A deep chemical peel gives the most dramatic results and only a single treatment is required. |
At our skin care clinic, our chemical peels begin with a consultation to assess your personal aesthetic goals, skin type and particular concerns so that our specialists can select the appropriate medical grade peel for you.
This ensures that you will experience the best results in the shortest time frame possible.
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Am I a Candidate for a Chemical Peel?
In general, light-haired and fair-skinned people are the best candidates for chemical peels. It doesn’t work as effectively on patients with darker skin tones.
This skin care treatment is NOT RECOMMENDED for patients who:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have certain skin conditions such as rosacea, dermatitis, eczema or psoriasis
- Have an infection or broken skin at the treatment site
- Have active herpes simplex sores at the treatment site
During your consultation, our skin care specialists can best determine whether or not you are a candidate for this procedure.
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What can I expect after having a Chemical Peel?
All peels, whether mild, medium or deep, require some degree of after care. For best results, it is important to follow the post-treatment instructions recommended by your skin care specialist.
Superficial Peel
Healing time: 1-7 days
Additional Information:
- The treated skin may initially be red and flake
- Lotion should be applied until the skin heals, followed by daily use of sunscreen
- Makeup can typically be worn the day after your treatment
Medium Peel
Healing time: 7-14 days
Additional Information:
- You may experience some redness and swelling at the treatment site
- Skin must be soaked daily followed by ointment application
- You will need to take some antiviral medication
- Avoid all sun exposure until your skin is fully healed
- Makeup can be worn after 5-7 days
- Make sure to schedule a follow-up appointment to monitor the healing progress
Deep Peel
Healing time: 14-21 days
Additional Information:
- After the chemical peel, the treated area will be bandaged
- Skin must be soaked 4-6 times daily followed by application of ointment
- Anti-viral medication is taken for 10-14 days
- Avoid sun exposure for 3-6 months
- Makeup may be worn after 2 weeks
- Several follow-up appointments will be necessary to monitor healing
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To learn more about the costs and benefits of our chemical peels, contact one of our Calgary skin care specialists at 403-686-2403 or book a consultation.
