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A chemical peel is a versatile treatment for your skin that offers various skin health and cosmetic benefits. These benefits can range from improving the skin’s texture and tone, managing persistent skin conditions, and prompting anti-aging effects.
Hearing the word “chemical” and “peel” together may come off as not desirable. Still, this treatment is actually a budget-friendly and effective treatment for your skin conditions. In this blog, you will know the things you should expect after getting your first chemical peel.
- YOU MAY HAVE TO ADAPT A REFINED SKINCARE ROUTINE BASED ON THE DERMATOLOGIST’S INSTRUCTIONS.
Your body’s healing process is a part of the chemical peel treatment. It is what makes the treatment improve your skin’s appearance.
To ensure that your skin is healing well, the aestheticians may recommend products that you can use in the meantime. These products include the ones that take care of cleansing, moisturizing, protecting from sun damage, and promoting cell turnover of the skin after the chemical peel.
Every person has a specific skin type, so the technician is the one who will tailor the perfect skincare regimen that will serve as your aftercare.
- IT WOULD BE BEST IF YOU LEARNED HOW TO USE SUN PROTECTION.
The skincare community has constantly been reminding people never to skip sunscreen. Although it may seem like an optional product for some, you might consider requiring its use, especially after your first chemical peel.
After the peel, your skin will be sensitive to many things, and that includes the sun’s rays. So, make sure that you avoid too much sun exposure and protect your skin using a safe, natural sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
Avoid chemical sunscreens right after your peel. Instead, use physical sunblocks such as umbrellas, hats, and scarves to protect your skin from being damaged. Using physical sunblocks will lessen the chances of irritation due to chemicals in sunscreens.
- AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Constantly being in an environment with high temperatures might trigger undesirable side effects such as tingling, redness, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Keep your body cool to avoid such side effects.
- AVOID EXTREME PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.
In relation to #8, you should also avoid doing too many physical activities because your body will “heat up,” attracting the possibility of having more side effects. So, make sure that you limit your time outdoors, limit your exercise, and take cool showers to keep your normal body temperature. Usually, you can go back to your routine after the recovery period of 2 weeks.
- EXPECT A BREAKOUT.
Most people who get chemical peels want to clear their skin of acne. So, when they see that they are breaking out more after the peel, they cannot help but feel disappointed.
Pimples are expected to grow after the peel because of the large amount of inflammation and dead skin cells. While they may be frustrating to see, these will clear up within a few days, revealing healthier-looking skin.
- IT WOULD HELP IF YOU WERE PATIENT WITH THE RESULT.
Our skin takes time to adjust to the changes applied to it. In this case, the change is the chemical peel. So, you should already expect that it will take time to correct pre-existing damage and irregularities in the skin.
This tip simply implies that treatments do not make your skin look great overnight. If you want to get good results, make sure that you will invest time, effort, and commitment not when visiting the medical spa but also when at home for the aftercare. As the old saying goes, “Patience is bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”
WHERE TO GET A CHEMICAL PEEL?
Now that you are more informed on what to expect after your first chemical peel, hopefully, you are more open to the possibilities that could happen. But first of all, doing the treatment in a top-rated medical spa-like Modern SLC Injections & Aesthetics is one step closer to a less-hassle treatment. Book an appointment now and get a chemical peel for as low as $89!
- YOU MAY EXPERIENCE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS THAT ARE USUALLY MILD AND SHORTILIVED.
Just because chemical peels involve “chemicals,” it does not always mean that it will be harsh for the skin before, during, and after the treatment. The truth is, the side effects of chemical peels are relative to the person who has undergone the treatment. People with sensitive skin might experience more side effects, but these are usually mild and will fade within two weeks.
The immediate side effects may include redness, burning, tingling, irritation, mild swelling, dryness, flaking, discolorations, and breakouts. Again, it differs per person. So, the side effects your friend experienced may not be the same as what you will experience.
- YOUR SKIN WILL START PEELING.
The chemicals in the chemical peel aim to peel away the outermost layer of the skin. Usually, clients report peeling after three to five days upon doing the treatment. This sensation is similar to when your skin is flaking away after a sunburn.
You may gently peel these flakes away when you are cleansing your face. But avoid picking or pulling the peeling skin to minimize the chances of irritation, which may lead to an increased risk for infection.
- ONE CHEMICAL PEEL SESSIOIN ALREADY DELIVERS VISIBLE RESULTS, BUT REGULAR PEEL PROVIDES OPTIMUM RESULTS.
Even though you will see improvement after your first chemical peel, having more than one session will definitely allow for more desired outcomes. You may schedule your peels every few months, and you will be surprised by how your skin looks by then.
- EXPECT TO HAVE A DERMATOLOGIST FOLLOW-UP AFTER YOU SKIIN PEEL.
Most people experience side effects after the peel. So, it is essential to monitor your skin condition during the recovery period. In case you notice something unusual, such as infections, make sure that you inform your dermatologist right away.
Because there is always a risk of developing rare yet severe health conditions, you may be asked to follow up after the peel itself. This check-up will also serve as a status check on how your skin is doing and if you need additional treatments.
- YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SKIP MAKEUP FOR A WHILE.
During the 1-2 weeks recovery period, you are not allowed to use any makeup. Chemicals and other ingredients in cosmetic products may irritate the skin, thus, prolonging its healing process. You may want to keep your face bare for a while to avoid unnecessary skin irritation.
- YOU MAY HAVE TO ADAPT A REFINED SKINCARE ROUTINE BASED ON THE DERMATOLOGIST’S INSTRUCTIONS.
Your body’s healing process is a part of the chemical peel treatment. It is what makes the treatment improve your skin’s appearance.
To ensure that your skin is healing well, the aestheticians may recommend products that you can use in the meantime. These products include the ones that take care of cleansing, moisturizing, protecting from sun damage, and promoting cell turnover of the skin after the chemical peel.
Every person has a specific skin type, so the technician is the one who will tailor the perfect skincare regimen that will serve as your aftercare.
- IT WOULD BE BEST IF YOU LEARNED HOW TO USE SUN PROTECTION.
The skincare community has constantly been reminding people never to skip sunscreen. Although it may seem like an optional product for some, you might consider requiring its use, especially after your first chemical peel.
After the peel, your skin will be sensitive to many things, and that includes the sun’s rays. So, make sure that you avoid too much sun exposure and protect your skin using a safe, natural sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
Avoid chemical sunscreens right after your peel. Instead, use physical sunblocks such as umbrellas, hats, and scarves to protect your skin from being damaged. Using physical sunblocks will lessen the chances of irritation due to chemicals in sunscreens.
- AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Constantly being in an environment with high temperatures might trigger undesirable side effects such as tingling, redness, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Keep your body cool to avoid such side effects.
- AVOID EXTREME PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.
In relation to #8, you should also avoid doing too many physical activities because your body will “heat up,” attracting the possibility of having more side effects. So, make sure that you limit your time outdoors, limit your exercise, and take cool showers to keep your normal body temperature. Usually, you can go back to your routine after the recovery period of 2 weeks.
- EXPECT A BREAKOUT.
Most people who get chemical peels want to clear their skin of acne. So, when they see that they are breaking out more after the peel, they cannot help but feel disappointed.
Pimples are expected to grow after the peel because of the large amount of inflammation and dead skin cells. While they may be frustrating to see, these will clear up within a few days, revealing healthier-looking skin.
- IT WOULD HELP IF YOU WERE PATIENT WITH THE RESULT.
Our skin takes time to adjust to the changes applied to it. In this case, the change is the chemical peel. So, you should already expect that it will take time to correct pre-existing damage and irregularities in the skin.
This tip simply implies that treatments do not make your skin look great overnight. If you want to get good results, make sure that you will invest time, effort, and commitment not when visiting the medical spa but also when at home for the aftercare. As the old saying goes, “Patience is bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”
WHERE TO GET A CHEMICAL PEEL?
Now that you are more informed on what to expect after your first chemical peel, hopefully, you are more open to the possibilities that could happen. But first of all, doing the treatment in a top-rated medical spa-like Modern SLC Injections & Aesthetics is one step closer to a less-hassle treatment. Book an appointment now and get a chemical peel for as low as $89!
