Chemical Peels

Peels are widely used to get rid of cystic acne, acne vulgaris, lesions, etc. They help in peeling off the top layer to reveal a brighter, fresher, flawless you. This is a very popular treatment. We at SkinVibes, the best dermatologist skin clinic in Mumbai, offer various types of peels as treatments depending on your skin type It is a solution to improve the appearance of your skin. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to your skin, which causes trauma or injury to your skin’s layers. The skin layers eventually peel off revealing more youthful skin. The new skin is usually smoother with fewer lines and wrinkles, has a more even color, and is brighter in complexion.

Chemical peels are used to treat certain skin conditions or to improve your appearance by improving the tone and texture of your skin. Chemical peels are most commonly performed on your face, neck or hands. They can help reduce or improve:

• Fine Lines Under Your Eyes Or Around Your Mouth And Wrinkling Caused By Sun Damage, Aging And Hereditary Factors.
• Certain Types Of Acne.
• Mild Scarring.
• Sun Spots, Age Spots, Liver Spots, Freckles, Uneven Skin Coloring.
• Precancerous Scaly Spots
• Rough Skin, Scaly Patches, Dull Complexion.
• Dark Patches (Melasma) Due To Pregnancy.

A chemical peel can be performed as an outpatient procedure. Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils, while your eyes and hair are protected. A chemical solution is then applied to your skin. Chemical solutions typically used include glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid or carbolic acid (phenol). The different types of chemicals cause a controlled injury, each penetrating through to a different skin depth, then peeling away to reveal a new layer of skin.

The procedures can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 90 minutes.

You may need to undergo 4-8 sessions of the above chemical peel treatments to enjoy optimal results. However, your dermatologist may decide the number of sessions you need based on the severity of the condition.

Additional peels may be repeated every two to five weeks until you achieve your desired results. Typically three to five peels are needed to achieve your goal.

After a Chemical Peel, treated skin will be red, dry, and mildly irritated — although these effects might be less noticeable with each repeat treatment. 

A light chemical peel improves skin texture and tone and lessens the appearance of fine wrinkles. The results are subtle but increase with repeated treatments. If you have a medium chemical peel, treated skin will be noticeably smoother. After a deep chemical peel, you’ll see a dramatic improvement in the look and feel of treated areas.

Treated areas take about seven to 14 days to heal after a medium chemical peel, but redness might last for months. After a deep chemical peel, you’ll experience severe redness and swelling.