A chemical peel is a treatment where a special chemical solution is put on the skin to take away the top layers. The new skin that grows back feels smoother and looks better. If you get a light or medium peel, you might need to do it more than once to see the best results.
Chemical peels are used to fix things like wrinkles, dark spots, and scars, usually on the face.
They can be done by themselves or with other beauty treatments. There are different types of chemical peels, from light to deep. Deeper peels give better results, but they also take longer for the skin to heal.
Why It’s Done
A chemical peel in singapore is a way to make your skin look better by removing the top layer.
Depending on what you want to fix, you’ll choose a peel of a certain strength:
A light chemical peel takes off the outer layer of skin, called the epidermis.
It is used for small wrinkles, acne, skin that isn’t the same color, and dryness. You might have a light peel every two to five weeks.
A medium chemical peel takes off skin from the epidermis and part of the middle layer, called the dermis.
It helps with wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven skin color. You may need to repeat the treatment to keep the results.
A deep chemical peel takes off skin from much deeper.
It’s used for deep wrinkles, scars, or growths that could become cancer. You usually don’t need to repeat it because it gives strong results. However, chemical peels can’t get rid of deep scars, wrinkles, or tighten loose skin.
Risks
Using a chemical peel can cause different side effects, including:
Redness, scabs, and swelling.
It’s normal for the skin to be red after a chemical peel. Redness can last for several months after a medium or deep peel.
Scarring
In rare cases, a chemical peel can leave scars, especially on the lower part of the face. These can sometimes be softened with medicines like antibiotics or steroids.
Changes In Skin Color
A peel might make your skin darker than usual (hyperpigmentation) or lighter than usual (hypopigmentation). Darker skin is more likely to get hyperpigmentation, and lighter skin is more likely to get hypopigmentation. These changes can be permanent.
Infection
A peel can cause infections, like a flare-up of a cold sore caused by the herpes virus.
Heart, kidney, or liver damage.
Deep peels use a chemical called phenol, which can harm the heart, kidneys, or liver. Because of this, deep peels are done in small parts, each for about 10 to 20 minutes.
A chemical peel isn’t right for everyone.
You might not be able to have it if:
You took the medicine isotretinoin (like Myorisan or Claravis) in the last six months
You have a history of ridged scars (keloids)
You are pregnant
You get frequent or severe cold sores