Revitalize Your Skin with Chemical Peels
Achieve smoother, brighter skin with professional chemical peels in Plano, TX. This rejuvenating treatment removes dead skin cells, reduces fine lines, fades dark spots, and improves overall texture. Perfect for acne scars, sun damage, and dull skin, a chemical peel reveals a refreshed, youthful complexion. Our customized peels cater to all skin types, ensuring safe and effective results. Call us today to schedule your appointment and experience the benefits of radiant, healthier-looking skin!
Before the peel
Your technician can help you decide what depth of peel and what type of chemical solution is most appropriate, based on your skin type, which areas you want peeled, what kind of results you want, how much risk you are willing to take, and other issues. A small test spot may be peeled to get a better idea of the results, especially for people with darker skin.
Two to three weeks before the peel, you will need to begin preparing your skin by cleansing it twice a day, applying a special moisturizer or cream once or twice a day, and using sunscreen every day. In some cases, daily use of tretinoin (Retin-A) , a topical medication usually used to treat acne, is also recommended and may speed healing. This skin care regimen will help the skin peel more evenly, speed healing after the peel, and may reduce the chance of infection and other complications, especially uneven color changes in the skin.
For medium and deep peels of the face, especially in the areas near the mouth or eyes, you may be given a short course of medication (such as acyclovir) a few days before the peel to prevent viral infection.
How a superficial peel is done
Right before the peel, the skin is cleaned. The chemical (usually a liquid or paste) is then applied to the skin with a small brush, gauze, or cotton-tipped applicators. The chemical is left on the skin for 2 to 7 minutes, depending on the type of chemical used. Water is often used to neutralize the acid and end the chemical reaction, then it is wiped off. You may feel a little burning while the chemical is on your skin. A handheld fan can help cool the skin and relieve any discomfort.
How a medium peel is done
The technique used to do a medium peel is similar to that used for a superficial peel, but the chemical may be left on for a longer period of time. Medium peels are more painful than superficial peels because the chemicals are stronger and they soak deeper into the skin. You may be given a pain reliever and an oral sedative to reduce pain and anxiety during the procedure. Cool compresses and fans can be used to cool the stinging and burning caused by the chemical. The procedure takes about 20 minutes. There is little or no pain once the peel is finished.
How a deep peel is done
Deep peels take the most time and are the most painful type of chemical peel. The procedure for a deep peel using phenol is also more complicated than for other types of peels.
You may be given an oral sedative and pain relievers, usually in the form of a shot. General anesthesia is used less often because it increases the risk of complications and is usually not necessary.
You may be put on a heart monitor and receive intravenous (IV) fluids during the procedure because phenol is toxic when absorbed into the body's systems in large doses. These measures may not be necessary if only a single, small area is being peeled.
After the skin has been thoroughly cleaned, the chemical will be applied and allowed to penetrate. After one area of the face is treated, there will be a 15-minute break before the next area is treated to avoid getting too much phenol in your system.
Tape or ointment may sometimes be applied to the area after the peel to treat deeper problem areas. When tape is used, it is removed after 2 days. Ointment is washed off with water after 24 hours and then reapplied as needed.
Depending on how large an area is being treated, the entire procedure may take 60 to 90 minutes.
What to expect after treatment
Recovery time after a chemical peel depends on what kind of peel was done and how deep it was. With all types of peels, proper care of the skin after the peel is very important to speed healing, help results last longer, prevent infection, and avoid color changes in the treated area caused by sun exposure. Proper skin care after a peel is very similar to the care used to prepare for a peel and typically involves:
* Cleansing the skin frequently with water.
* Changing the dressing or ointment on the wound (for medium and deep peels).
* Moisturizing the skin daily.
* Avoiding any sun exposure until peeling has stopped and sunscreen can be used. Once peeling has stopped, sunscreen should be used every day. New skin is more susceptible to sun damage.
Some technicians may also recommend using tretinoin cream nightly, usually starting 2 to 3 weeks after the peel.
Different Types of Chemical Peels
Superficial Peels
Superficial peels do not require anesthesia and cause only slight discomfort afterwards. Most people can return to their normal activities immediately. The skin heals quickly after a superficial peel. The skin may turn pink, and usually only minimal peeling occurs. You can use makeup to hide any redness until it fades.
Medium peels
Medium peels also do not require anesthesia, but you may need to take a few days off work to recover. A medium peel causes a second-degree burn of the skin. The skin takes 5 to 7 days to heal to a point where you can use makeup to hide the redness caused by the peel. There is little or no pain after the peel, but there may be some swelling, especially if the area around the eyes is treated. The skin will turn reddish brown in 2 to 3 days, become crusty, and then flake and peel over the next few days.
Deep peels
A deep peel causes a second-degree burn of the skin. Skin regrowth begins within 10 to 14 days after a deep peel, and the skin remains extremely red and tender for up to 3 weeks. Most people take this time off from work. Complete healing of the skin may take several months.
* Oral pain relievers may be given to reduce pain after the peel.
* Some people have severe swelling, especially around the eye area. Elevating the head may reduce the swelling to some extent, and corticosteroids may be used for more severe swelling.
* You may be given a short course of antiviral and antibiotic medications to prevent infection after the peel.
* Proper wound care is extremely important after a deep peel to speed healing and prevent infection of the wound. You may be asked to shower several times a day to reduce crusting, and you may have to return to the office frequently to have the wound cleaned and checked.
Why It Is Done
* Recently used isotretinoin (Accutane, a drug used to treat acne).
* Had recent facial surgery or facial radiation therapy. This can make regrowth of the skin more difficult.
* An active herpes infection affecting the area to be treated.

* Known allergies to certain medications.
* An impaired immune system . This can delay healing and increase the risk of infection and skin color changes after the peel.
Special concerns with deep peels
Deep peels using phenol can rarely cause more severe complications during the procedure, including heart, liver, or kidney failure.
expectations
Chemical peels are designed to wound and remove the upper layers of the skin. You need to prepare yourself for how your skin will look immediately after the peel and throughout the healing process. You also need to be prepared to use cosmetics to blend skin tones between treated and untreated areas, such as between the face and jawline.
It is important that your doctor understand what you hope to achieve and that you understand what results you can realistically expect. Even with realistic expectations, you may not see results for several weeks or months after a chemical peel.
Sun protection
During the early healing period after a chemical peel (before the skin has finished peeling), you will need to avoid sun exposure. Once the early healing period has passed, you will need to wear sunscreen every day and limit sun exposure as much as possible. New skin is more susceptible to damage and discoloration from sunlight.
Options for skin resurfacing
Chemical peel, microdermabrasion, and laser resurfacing are the most commonly used techniques for improving the texture and appearance of the skin. Although these techniques use different methods, they have basically the same effect on the skin: They destroy and remove the upper layers of skin to allow for skin regrowth.
No one technique is necessarily better than the others. When performed by an experienced technician, laser resurfacing may be slightly more precise than chemical peeling or microdermabrasion. However, the choice of technique is based on the site you want to treat, your skin type and condition, the technician's experience, your preferences, and other factors. Some people may get the best results using a combination of techniques.
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