Reveal Clearer, More Radiant Skin with Customized Chemical Peels
Peels are a simple way of correcting various skin concerns and making great improvements. Chemical peels in Edmond can help when you are unhappy with the appearance of your skin. Chemical peels can help remove the outer layer of your skin that has been damaged by sun, aging, or toxins. You will see new, radiant skin once the outer dead skin cells are gone.
During your first visit to our med spa, our aesthetic nurses will discuss your goals with you and evaluate your skin. Then, we will offer you the best options to help improve overall skin quality.
What Chemical Peels Can Do for Your Skin
Our experienced aestheticians want you to feel comfortable with your decisions and have realistic expectations of what will happen and what the result will be.
During your consultation, we will discuss how strong you want your peel to be. You can always start with a very mild, gentle peel. Once you see how that works you may be interested in trying a stronger peel, especially if you want to target certain skin concerns.
Chemical peels in Edmond are excellent at exfoliating your skin and stimulating collagen production. Peels can help improve many skin issues, such as:
Generally, chemical peels are safe for all skin types, though some combinations of skin type and condition will not respond well to a peel. Our highly experienced staff can advise whether a peel is the best way to address your concerns and offer alternatives as needed.
Types of Chemical Peels
Light chemical peels exfoliate only the top layer of skin. They can help with superficial imperfections, skin texture, and overall dullness. You need very little downtime to fit a light chemical peel into your schedule. You will want to repeat the peel every two to six weeks to maintain your skin improvements.
A medium chemical peel exfoliates the top and middle layers of skin. It can work well for wrinkles and scars. Your treated skin may be slightly red for up to 14 days. These peels can be repeated every four to six months.
Deep chemical peels exfoliate the top, middle, and some of the lower layers of the dermis to address deeper wrinkles and precancerous skin growths. Recovery from this type of peel can take three weeks or longer. Residual skin redness can last for several months. Due to how it affects the deep layers of the skin, it is rare to do this type of peel more than once.
How to Prepare for a Chemical Peel
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Plan your timing. Expect visible redness after your chemical peel. Recovery time varies based on peel strength and how your skin responds, so avoid scheduling important events during your healing window.
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Stop active/exfoliating products 1–2 weeks before. Discontinue skincare containing:
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Exfoliators
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Benzoyl peroxide
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Salicylic acid
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Retinoids
These can increase sensitivity during the peel.
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Avoid physical exfoliation. Do not use scrubs, abrasive pads, cleansing brushes, or anything that “polishes” the skin.
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Protect the treatment area from sun exposure. Do not get sunburned, and avoid heavy tanning. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and limit direct sun.
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Moisturize consistently. Keep your skin well-hydrated leading up to your appointment—moisturized skin tends to respond better and may reduce post-peel flaking and dryness.
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Hydrate your body, too. Drink enough water each day to support overall skin hydration.
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Prepare for downtime with medium/deep peels. Plan ahead for social and schedule adjustments:
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Medium peel: up to ~2 weeks recovery
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Deep peel: typically ~3 weeks recovery
Redness can be more noticeable during this time.
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What to Expect During a Chemical Peel
Chemical peel treatments usually take an hour or less. First, your aesthetic nurse will cleanse your face to remove dirt, oil, and makeup. Then, the chemical peel will be applied.
A peel can include one or many types of acids, such as lactic acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or trichloroacetic acid. As the peel solution is applied, you may feel mild stinging or burning that will fade over a few minutes. Once the acidic solution has time to work, it will be neutralized, and any irritating sensations will quickly decrease. You may feel warmth or tingling that will linger for a few hours.
After Your Chemical Peel
You will be given specific aftercare instructions relating to the type of chemical peel you have done. You should not need any prescription pain medications, as any discomfort should be taken care of with over-the-counter drugs.
You may have visible flaking and peeling for several days if you have a stronger treatment. Our staff will instruct you on how to wash and moisturize your skin. Avoiding sun exposure while healing from a chemical peel is essential because your fresh, new skin will easily burn.
After a light chemical peel, you can wear makeup immediately. When you have a medium or deep peel, you must refrain from wearing makeup for up to seven days. Avoiding makeup allows the cellular turnover to proceed easily and gives you the very best results.
You may start to see results from your chemical peel immediately, though it will take up to two weeks to see the final results. Inflammation after the peel will hide the final results until it disappears. Taking excellent care of your new skin will help inflammation to decrease quickly.
Chemical Peels in Edmond Can Help Many Skin Concerns
If you feel a chemical peel in Edmond could give you smoother, clearer skin, schedule your consultation today. Our aesthetic nurses will carefully evaluate your skin and address your questions and concerns. Once you select your type of peel, our staff will help you schedule your peel date, and you will be on your way to your best skin.
