Chemical Peel

Chemical peels use a chemical solution to ‘peel’ away the top layers of the epidermis in order to improve many skin concerns, including acne.  This allows new, fresh skin to be uncovered, drying up an acne and helping skin feel refreshed and radiant.

Depending on your skin concerns and type of acne and acne scarring, regular chemical peels may be recommended for optimal skin health and for acne-free skin.  How often you get a chemical peel is determined by both your skin type and the depth of chemical peel done.  The medical aestheticians at Wisconsin Vein Center & MediSpa can help you decide what peels are best for your skin.

There are different ways to treat acne and try to get rid of it quickly. You can use retinol cream or products containing Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid. The rate at which your acne dissipates is highly dependent on individual factors. By meeting with our team at Wisconsin Vein Center & MediSpa, we can examine your skin and find the best treatment for you.

Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is great for your skin health as well as overall health. Foods to avoid if you are acne-prone are sugar, dairy, and gluten. There are certain components in these products that can heighten inflammation in the skin.

A chemical peel is an effective way to smooth the skin texture and resurface the skin to reduce damaged skin cells. If you are a good candidate for the procedure, chemical peels are completely safe.

A chemical peel is intended to resurface the skin to reduce roughness, wrinkles and fine lines, and create firmer and more elastic skin. This is achieved by removing the surface layer of rough, damaged skin cells.

Medium or deep chemical peels cause a burn on the skin, which typically takes about 5-7 days to heal. There is little discomfort and no pain throughout this healing process.

After a chemical peel, it typically takes 3-7 days for peeling to be complete. Results last an average of 1-2 months or more.

The healing period after a chemical peel depends on the type of peel you have had. Light chemical peels may take as little as two days or less to heal, while deep chemical peels may take seven days or more.

Most patients do see results after one chemical peel. Some patients with more severe concerns may require multiple chemical peels to achieve their ideal results.

Depending on the depth of the Chemical Peel sweating excessively after treatment can irritate the skin or cause blistering due to the sweat being unable to escape through the top layer of dead skin. Try to avoid sweating until after you have stopped peeling to avoid lifting the skin prematurely, as this can cause scarring. We advise avoiding showering for 12 hours and let the products settle, trying not to overheat the skin.