Chemical peeling can reduce or improve early signs of aging, sun damage, wrinkles, age spots, and discolorations. Peels exfoliate the top superficial damaged layers of skin and replace it with healthy new skin. Usually, multiple consistent treatments are necessary for optimal results. It’s always best to see a dermatologist so they can accurately assess your skin type and put you on a proper regimen with the right kind of peel and percentage. Although chemical peels won’t make you prematurely age, you still don’t want to overdo it because of the possibility of skin irritation, over sensitivity to the sun, and the likelihood of photodamage from harmful UV rays.
Therefore it’s imperative to see a dermatologist and have them put you on the right regimen that works best with your skin. Doing regular peels can make your skin look glowing and poreless. However, it’s crucial to know what specific protocol will work best with your skin type to achieve these optimal results.
Superficial and medium depth peels are effective treatments when used as part of in-office procedures for the correction of acne, pigmentation disorders, and photo-aging. However, the results and the complications that can occur are generally related to the depth of the peel, with deeper peels providing more noticeable results but also having a higher risk of incidence of complications. Although rare, complications still may occur.