Learn all about facial peeling

Learn how a facial peel is the solution for young, healthy skin. 

Skin cell renewal occurs every 28 days, but slows down every year. A facial peel forces cell regeneration, giving way to new skin, with fewer wrinkles and imperfections. In this article, we'll discuss the different types of peels, their indications, benefits, and precautions.

What is a facial peel? 

Peels can be physical, mechanical, or chemical. In this way, a physical peeling uses a product with particles that, through friction, remove dead cells. The mechanical peels They use dermabrasion devices, with microparticles, for superficial peeling.

One chemical peeling It's a treatment that involves applying a thin layer of acids to the skin. It can be superficial, medium, or deep, depending on your facial needs.

What are the benefits of a chemical peel on the face?

Chemical peels don't alter the structure of your face, allowing you to maintain a natural appearance, with unchanged features but a more youthful and healthy appearance. Here are the main benefits:

• Increases collagen production;
• Reduces skin oiliness;
• Prevents the appearance of blackheads and pimples;
• Reduces acne and accident scars;
• Renews skin layers;
• Eliminates wrinkles and expression lines.

Discover the types of chemical facial peels for luminous, nourished and healthy skin.

Chemical peel treatments use acids such as glycolic, lactic, citric, retinoic, trichloroacetic, and others. These are applied to the skin, where they act as a mask, softening and destroying dead cells, making way for new skin.

Before doing any peeling, it is It is essential to have a dermatological evaluation with your specialist doctor, to find out which treatment is right for you. If not performed safely, peels can cause irritation, allergies, blemishes, blisters, wounds, herpes flare-ups, or burns.

Superficial peels

In fact, these peels are recommended to improve enlarged pores, reduce and regulate the skin's sebum secretion, give the face luminosity or improve the effectiveness of other cosmetic treatments. 

Superficial peels work on the epidermis, the top layer of the skin. They are gentler, therefore, pose less risk, and recovery is faster. It's common to require 3 to 5 treatments to achieve the desired results, spaced 2 to 5 weeks apart. 

Medium peels

They are recommended for treating fine wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, mild hyperpigmentation, and small acne scars. These are deeper treatments, acting on the upper middle layer of the skin, the papillary dermis. Depending on your tolerance, anesthesia may be required.

They can remove almost the entire epidermis. Therefore, it's important to prepare the skin for a few days so the treatment can penetrate more deeply. Medium peels are usually performed every six months.

Deep peels

Deep peels remove many layers of skin, requiring more preparation and care. They are appropriate for treating more severe damage caused by excessive sun exposure, deep wrinkles, excess skin, or hyperpigmentation. 

Therefore, prior preparation is required for several weeks, including topical and oral medication, reduced sun exposure, and other precautions. This procedure requires sedation because it targets the deeper layer of the dermis. 

The results are transformative, offering facial rejuvenation lasting 5 to 15 years. It is recommended to have only one deep peel in your lifetime.

What is the recovery process like from a facial peel?

Healing time, treatment response, and care instructions vary depending on the chemical peel, but once the skin heals, the results are visible. Here's what's important to know:

Recovery from a superficial peel

• Healing process: 1 to 7 days;

• Reaction to treatment: 

• • The skin will turn red;
  • Peeling may occur for 3 to 7 days.

• Post-treatment care: 

• • Apply lotion or cream until the skin heals;
  • Use sunscreen daily;
  • You can wear makeup the next day;
  • A follow-up consultation is usually not necessary.

Recovery from a medium peel

• Healing process: 7 to 14 days;

• Reaction to treatment: 

• The skin will become red and swollen;

• • • Swelling worsens over 48 hours;
    • Blisters may form and tend to open;
    • The skin forms crusts and peels.

• Post-treatment care: 

• • Do regular washing;
  • Apply topical medication after each wash;
  • Take oral medication for 10 to 14 days;
  • Apply lotion or cream recommended by your dermatologist;
  • Completely avoid sun exposure during healing;
  • You can use makeup after 5 to 7 days;
  • A follow-up appointment is required.

Recovery from a deep peel

• Healing process: 

• 14 to 21 days;

• • • The face will be covered with bandages.

• Reaction to treatment: 

• • • Do regular washing;

• Apply topical medication after each wash;

• • Take oral medication for 10 to 14 days;
  • Apply thick moisturizer after 14 days;
  • You can use makeup after 14 days (minimum);
  • Avoid sun exposure for 3 to 6 months;
  • Multiple follow-up appointments are necessary.

Is it safe to have a facial peel? 

Dermatologists have been performing chemical peels for over 50 years, safely and with excellent results. Choose experienced facial peel professionals who can assess your needs, master the different treatments, and understand the implications and medical indications for each. 

There are currently products that allow you to perform chemical peels at home, however, these solutions are less effective and carry risks. It's important to note that, if not used correctly, acids can cause serious side effects. 

At Allure Clinic we have a team of professionals experienced in aesthetic dermatology and facial peeling., capable of taking care of your facial skin, restoring the vitality you desire.

Sources:

• Medical News Today
• Peeling: what it is, types and results of the procedure
• "What a peeling!" Everything you need to know about cell renewal