What is a chemical peel?
Every day, a person loses several million dead skin cells. Unfortunately, the human body cannot completely eliminate these dead cells, leading to a gradual build-up that prevents the epidermis from renewing itself properly, and results in the appearance of numerous skin imperfections.
A peel is a medical aesthetic technique that involves applying an exfoliating liquid (or paste) to the skin, designed to remove the first layers covered with dead cells. This procedure produces a new skin by naturally reactivating collagen production and the formation of new cells. The cost of a chemical peel can vary according to the intensity and type of peel used.
There are different peel intensities depending on the product used. During the initial consultation, the professional will suggest the most suitable peel according to the skin's imperfections and the patient's phototype.
There are two types of peel at the Main d'Or clinic:
1- Gentle peels called "Quick Peel": Stimulating peel; Moisturizing peel; Brightening peel; Anti-acne peel.
2- Intermediate peels are indicated to treat certain more marked facial imperfections.
When should chemical peels be used?
Here are the different indications for all combination peels:
How does our beauty clinic work?
After thoroughly cleansing the skin, the professional gently applies the product with a brush or cotton bud. Once the appearance of redness or a slight even whitening has been reached, the product is neutralized. The cost of the chemical peel includes this entire process, ensuring a comfortable experience for customers. Neutralization is necessary to stop the peel's effect. A soothing and/or healing cream is then applied to provide a feeling of comfort.
The benefits of chemical peels
Light peeling offers a safe method of improving skin tone and texture without the need for a period of social inactivity. Repeated treatments can deliver effective results, making the cost of a chemical peel justified by the visible improvements to the skin. In contrast, intermediate peeling is a more invasive option that uses stronger acids, potentially resulting in a higher chemical peel cost.
Tips from our beauty clinic:
BEFORE : Avoid the sun for 2 months prior to the peel to avoid pigmentary rebound (appearance of new brown spots). Depending on the professional's recommendation, the patient will be given a personalized list of cosmetics to use at home, following a precise protocol. This approach ensures that the skin is well prepared for the chemical peel treatment, maximizing results and preventing pigmentary rebound.Certain medications are not recommended in combination with the peel, they must be stopped beforehand (antibiotics, oral or cutaneous anti-acne treatments and beta-carotene-based dietary supplements).
PENDANT : The treatment lasts 30 minutes. Depending on the product used for the peel, a burning or itching sensation lasting a few minutes or less may be unpleasant. Aeration of the skin can help calm the sensation, which passes fairly quickly.
APRÈS: A repair cream is applied to help the skin recover. Sunlight and UV rays are contraindicated for at least one month following the last treatment.
SUITS :No period of inactivity and no visible peeling after a "Quick Peel". Sometimes the skin remains red for a few hours after a gentle peel, but the next day the redness disappears. After an intermediate peel, the consequences vary according to the product used. The skin may be red with whitish streaks that disappear quickly, or there may be scabs that appear 2 to 3 days after the session. They vary in thickness depending on the depth of the peel. They fall off around 6 to 8 days later, giving way to new, pinkish skin. It is therefore difficult to show your face during this period, as the scabs are sometimes difficult to hide, even with make-up.
The results expected from the services of our beauty clinic:
Depending on the type of peel, the results are more or less rapid:
The results of gentle peels come gradually. In general, 3 to 5 sessions spaced 15 days apart are necessary to obtain an excellent result. With the repetition of the sessions, the skin becomes clearer, softer, and tends to become more toned.
Secondly, maintenance sessions will allow the results obtained to be maintained at a rate decided on a case-by-case basis.
Regarding the results of intermediate peels, from the first session, in the second week, the skin appears “renovated”, clearer, more uniform, and less oily. The number of sessions depends on the potency of the product and the skin defects to be treated.
The expected results may vary depending on each individual.
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