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A chemical peel is a medical procedure during which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers. Chemical peels are typically used to treat wrinkles, discolored skin (dark spots) and scars on the face. They can be done alone or combined with other cosmetic procedures.
There are different degrees of chemical peel: superficial, medium, and deep. The difference between them has to do with how many layers of skin the peel penetrates. Superficial peels have modest results but very little downtimes. Medium and deep peels are more dramatic, but recovery is more complicated.
Jessner's peel is a type of chemical peel that improves the appearance of your skin by breaking down the surface layer of the dermis. The Jessner Peel was designed to remove superficial layers of skin, dry out active acne, dislodge blackheads, reduce shallow wrinkling and scarring, help lighten hyperpigmentation and improve the overall appearance and health of sun-damaged, acne-prone, aging skin.
TCA peels may help:
minimize blemishes
reduce the appearance of wrinkles
even skin color
help with removal of precancerous growths
soften acne scars
help prevent and control acne
TCA peels are typically medium-depth. This means they remove the top layer of skin and only a small amount of the underlying layer.
TCA peels are available in medium to high concentrations. Stronger formulas create a deep peel, which removes more of the underlying layer of skin.
TCA peels remove a uniform layer of skin cells from the epidermis and, in the case of higher concentrations, the dermis layer. The epidermis is the top layer of skin, and the dermis is the layer immediately below it.
A practitioner applies the peel to the skin and removes it at the appropriate time. Proper application and removal will help minimize scarring and side effects.
Following the procedure, a person will need some downtime.
For a medium depth peel, a person will typically need between 7–14 days for medium concentrations or 14–21 days for higher concentrations to heal. They may also need to take extra precautions in the sun for several months.
Which peel will work best for a person can vary. A person should talk with their practitioner about the best peel for them.
How to prepare for a chemical peel?
Avoid UV exposure, antibiotics, and anything that could harm your skin barrier for 2 weeks before receiving the peel; stop using specific active ingredients including retinol, BHA/AHA, benzoyl peroxide a week before receiving the peel. following all instructions from the practitioner.
Post treatment:
Following the application of a medium-depth peel, a person can expect about 7–14 days of healing time. Their skin may also:
become red
swell for 24–48 hours
blister and break open
If a practitioner uses a higher concentration, the recovery time can last for 14–21 days.
They will also need to take steps to care for their skin for the first week following the peel.
avoiding picking or scratching at the treated skin
wearing sunblock and limiting sun exposure
avoiding tanning beds
not applying makeup before the skin is read
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