Chemical Peels
What is Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel utilizes specialized chemicals to remove outer layers of dead skin and reveal healthier skin underneath. Chemical peels like glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid are customized for your skin issues and can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, acne, and uneven texture.
How does it work?
A chemical peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers. The skin that grows back is smoother, healthier and renewed. With a light or medium peel, you may need to undergo the procedure more than once to get the desired results.
What to expect during your treatment?
We prepare your skin with a pre-peel solution, avoiding your eyes and mouth, followed by the peel application. We allow the peel to work for five to seven minutes before removing it with a neutralizer. While the chemical peel is on your skin, you may feel a tingling or heat sensation. The chemical peel works by removing the outermost layers of dead skin so damaged skin can peel off. Most chemical peels take three to seven days to show full results.
What to expect after your treatment?
After a chemical peel of any depth, your skin will be red, tight or slightly itchy. Follow the provider’s directions for using a gentle cleanser, gentle moisturizer and applying protective sunscreen and ointments like Aquaphor ointment for quick and better healing of your skin. Avoid picking, rubbing or scratching your skin.
What are the benefits of this treatment?
You can see a noticeable reduction or elimination of fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, acne, and dry or oily skin after your peel. By removing the outer layers of dead skin to reveal healthy, new skin, chemical peels exfoliate the skin and improve the tone, texture, and color of your skin. Chemical peels also stimulate cell turnover, which improves the overall health and appearance of your skin. Cellular turnover increases blood flow, increases collagen production, creating a more youthful glow and fullness in your skin.
What types of chemical peels are available?
NOVA DERM INSTITUTE offers a variety of chemical peels to treat different skin conditions. These include:
VI Peel – The aging process can cause your skin to become lax, pigmented and rough. Sun exposure and environmental assault just add to the problem. VI Peels work by exfoliating and stimulating your skin to produce new collagen.
Cosmelan – Cosmelan Peel is a two-step treatment for resistant type hyperpigmentation resulting from sun damage, melasma or hormonal pigmentation or post inflammatory pigmentation from previous skin procedures. The first step of the treatment is an in-office peel application. Second step is a home care regimen provided and explained by NOVA DERM INSTITUTE.
Carbon Laser Peel – A Carbon Laser Peel is an adept non-invasive and pain-free treatment that is great for treating minor skin discolorations and giving skin a glow from within.
Micropeels – Micropeels are an adept non-invasive and pain-free treatment that is great for treating minor skin discolorations and giving skin a glow from within.
FAQs
Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?
In most cases, laser hair removal causes minimal pain, especially when you compare it to other treatments like waxing. Many patients state that it feels like being snapped by a rubber band. Of course, the area being lasered and your personal pain tolerance will dictate the pain level associated with laser hair removal.
What are the Side Effects?
Most people will not have any side effects to their laser hair removal treatment, but in rare cases someone might experience blisters, burns, hyperpigmentation, areas of skin that are darker than the surrounding skin or hypopigmentation, areas of skin that are lighter than the surrounding skin.
How Many Treatments Will you Need?
In most cases, you need six to twelve treatment sessions performed four to six weeks apart to see great results. Laser hair removal is most successful during the active growth phase of the hair cycle, as the laser targets the pigment in actively growing hair follicles.
How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal
Please shave the treatment area at least two days before visit. Don’t apply any deodorant, lotions or creams on the day of your treatment. During your laser hair removal session, our certified tech will uncover the area of skin being treated and you wear a pair of eye protective glasses to avoid eye irritation from the laser.
Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?
Laser hair removal results generally last for several months to several years based on your body’s ability to reproduce hair. Once you begin to see regrowth, you’ll likely notice the hair is finer and thinner than it was before treatment. Your full growth never comes back but some areas may require touch ups after a few years.
Who Can Get This Treatment?
Safe for all skin types.
Laser hair removal isn’t just about convenience, it’s an investment in your confidence and self-care. By eliminating the hassle of daily hair removal, you free up more time and energy for the things that matter most.
At Nova Derm Institute, we’re ready to help you say goodbye to razors and hello to smooth, glowing skin. Whether you’re looking to treat a small area or go completely hair-free, we’ll design a plan that’s perfect for you.