Chemical peels are a great way to get a fresh, young-looking complexion. But did you know that there are different types of chemical peels? One of the most common is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) peel, but there’s another kind: the trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel.
TCA peels can be used on anyone who has fair skin, including people with darker skin tones. They’re especially good for people who have acne scars or wrinkles because they help to remove dead skin cells without damaging the underlying layers of healthy skin. The biggest difference between AHAs and TAs is that AHAs are moisturizing and exfoliating at the same time, while TCA peels only exfoliate.
Read on to learn more about What To Know About Chemical Peel Tighten Skin, Other Cosmetic Issues Treated by Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are useful for treating so many different cosmetic issues. But are chemical peels good for tightening skin? In short, yes! Chemical peels remove the outer layer of old skin, which is then replaced by new skin that usually looks smoother, tighter, and less wrinkled. In this post, we’ll talk about how chemical peels work to tighten the skin, what getting a chemical peel is like, and other benefits of chemical peels.
How Do Chemical Peels Tighten the Skin?
So, how exactly can getting a chemical peel tighten the skin? It all comes down to collagen production.
Collagen is a protein in the skin that causes it to be firm. As we age, the collagen in our skin naturally decreases, which causes our skin to sag, form fine lines, and be less firm overall. But a chemical peel can stimulate collagen production due to how it penetrates the deep skin, allowing our skin to tighten and become firmer.
What Is Getting a Chemical Peel Like?
It’s a common misconception that chemical peels are very painful. This misconception is based in an old truth: chemical peels of the past were quite painful. But modern peels, such as the VI Peel we use here at the Z Center for Cosmetic Health, are pain-free. In the past, doctors thought that chemical peels had to penetrate the skin very deeply to be effective. Now, however, we know that a lighter peel like the VI Peel can provide exceptional results that are often better than traditional peels, even though modern peels are painless and require far less downtime.
During a VI Peel, a specialized skin solution is applied to the skin. The application of this solution takes only 15 to 20 minutes and the process is painless. No downtime is needed after treatment. Around three days after a VI Peel, old, damaged skin begins to peel away. The skin peeling from a VI Peel is a light, fluffy peel that usually finishes by day five and is generally easy to conceal with moisturizer.
After a chemical peel, your skin will look tighter, smoother, and more youthful.
Other Cosmetic Issues Treated by Chemical Peels
In addition to improving the tightness of the skin through stimulating collagen production, chemical peels can improve the overall appearance of your skin. They can:
Improve the tone, texture, and clarity of your skin
Reduce or eliminate age spots, freckles, hyper pigmentation, and melanoma
Soften fine lines and wrinkles
Improve acne skin conditions
Reduce or eliminate acne scarring
Are You Considering Chemical Peels for Skin Tightening?
If you’re thinking of trying chemical peels for tighter, smoother, more youthful-looking skin, contact the Z Center for Cosmetic Health today to make an appointment. At our office, we use the VI Peel, a modern peel that gives exceptional results, while working much more gently than traditional peels. The VI Peel also works on all skin types, allowing everyone to enjoy the skin rejuvenating benefits of a chemical peel.
Chemical peel or laser for rosacea
If you’ve got rosacea, then you likely know that one of the last things you should do when it comes to skin care is overexfoliate. Since rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that results in a compromised skin barrier, it makes sense to want to avoid exfoliation all together – especially chemical peels – at all costs.
However, chemical peels in a clinic can be perfectly safe for those with rosacea (of course, depending on your specific condition, as everyone’s manifests differently). In fact, a gentler peel can have really great benefits for managing the condition along with other treatments – but only in a professional setting with someone who understands the complexities of rosacea.
We spoke with Spirithoula Koukoufikis, Skinfluencer skin clinic’s senior medical aesthetician to find out exactly how you can get the benefits of a chemical peel for rosacea without causing any adverse effects on your condition.
Chemical peels may not technically be magical, but the results often make it seem like they are. A single chemical peel facial can help anyone look younger and rejuvenated by improving skin tone and texture, tightening the skin, reducing wrinkles and fine lines, eliminating age spots, stimulating collagen and elastin production and more. The skin around the eyes is usually the first area where people notice signs of aging. This is because the skin is thinner and will typically show fine lines earlier than other areas. Here’s how a chemical peel can help tighten the skin around the eyes and make you look younger in the process.
Improve Texture And Tighten Skin
Depending on how severe your wrinkles and fine lines are, your medical professional may recommend a light chemical peel or a medium chemical peel. The difference is in how deep into the skin the peel needs to work. Once the chemical peel facial is applied, it will immediately begin working to exfoliate the skin around the eyes and you’ll slowly start noticing a difference in the skin’s texture. After a couple of weeks, the skin should appear to be tighter than it was previously. Some clients will be satisfied with their results after a single treatment, but others may opt for multiple treatments over the course of a few months.
Boost Collagen And Elastin Production
One of the best chemical peel benefits is its ability to boost collagen and elastin production, which naturally slows down as we get older. This simply means the results of your chemical peel will last longer and your skin will remain tight and healthy looking. Having firm and smooth skin around the eyes goes a long way in creating a more youthful appearance, and a chemical peel treatment is one of the best ways to achieve it.
Never Opt For A DIY Chemical Peel
As tempting as it may be to purchase a DIY chemical peel kit, it’s best to avoid them. For one, they aren’t going to be as strong as what a professional can offer. And most importantly, putting harsh chemicals near your eyes can be very dangerous if you make a mistake. Qualified medical professionals are trained to administer chemical peels in the most sensitive areas, so place your trust in them to do so.
Skin Deep Laser Services believes everyone deserves to have a chemical peel facial if they would like to tighten up their skin a bit. A natural part of getting older is having to deal with certain skin blemishes, but it doesn’t mean you have to live with them. We will discuss all of your available options with you and make recommendations based on your skin type and your desires, among other factors. A chemical peel is one of our go-to treatment options to help people look and feel more youthful, so contact us today to schedule your consultation and see if it’s right for you.
What Exactly Is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, affecting one in 10 people in the UK, that presents in a number of ways. There are various “types” of rosacea, including erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (redness), papulopustular rosacea (acne rosacea), phymatous rosacea (thickening of the skin), and ocular rosacea (symptoms of the eyes). Each of the rosacea types can come in varying degrees of severity, and people can experience more than one. Symptoms can include facial redness and flushing, pimples and bumps, visible blood vessels, sensitivity, sore eyelids, and a burning or stinging feeling.
What Is a Chemical Peel?
A professional chemical peel is a treatment done at a clinic (not at home) in which a practitioner will apply a solution made up of different types of acids in various pH levels to your face. Peels come in three depths – superficial, medium, and deep – each with varying outcomes and aftercare instruction. The aim of a chemical peel is to deeply exfoliate the skin and improve the overall skin texture, tone, and appearance, depending on your goals. It’s important to visit a trained professional who can take into account your skin type and skin tone to find a treatment plan best suited to your individual needs.
What Professional Peels Work Well For Someone With Rosacea?
When it comes to chemical peels for rosacea, Koukoufikis explains that it’s not so much “which acid but more a case of the pH of the acid peel chosen”. For a condition like rosacea, only a superficial peel “that does not have an excessively low pH” should be used, as “you only want to remove the surface of the dead skin, before proceeding with laser treatments to manage and improve the appearance of the condition.”
Benefits of Chemical Peels For Rosacea
When it comes to rosacea, chemical peels can help manage redness and breakouts, and reduce inflammation. However, Koukoufikis says they should be used as part of a bigger-picture treatment plan. “I really believe they should only be used to prep the skin before you tackle the rosacea with laser-based treatments.”
How Often Can Someone With Rosacea Get Chemical Peels?
Koukoufikis says you should only have a peel every four to eight weeks, but for a laser treatment, she recommends every four to six weeks because “the vascular network is so dense and needs to be targeted in a specific way.” Once this course has been completed, you’ll likely only need maintenance treatments once or twice a year.
What to Avoid When It Comes to Chemical Peels and Rosacea
Avoid over-resurfacing the skin. “Remember, in the case of rosacea, the skin’s surface is already compromised,” Koukoufikis says. “By using acid peels too often, the skin is unable to heal and repair. In fact, it is highly likely that you will just create more inflammation and enhance the skin’s sensitivity, which will lead to itching. The skin won’t be able to heal fast enough, and this could lead to other skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation and acne, to name but two.”
What Other Treatments Can Be Used With Chemical Peels For Rosacea?
As Koukoufikis mentioned, she believes the best treatments for rosacea are peels combined with lasers. “Laser treatments that are specifically designed to target vascularity are great for rosacea. Over the years, rosacea will bring more vascularity to the surface of the skin, resulting in the appearance of thread veins or an overall blush/redness, depending on what’s happening beneath the skin,” she says. “You can never take away rosacea, you can only treat it so the appearance of it is improved. The gold-standard treatment protocol for rosacea is laser, and with its advanced technology, Cutera’s Excel V+ is the current industry leader. Excel V+ has been designed to target the excess haemoglobin that manifests as red veins or blushing.”
For that reason, Koukoufikis always recommends a course of laser treatments to “chip away at that dense vascular network, which will improve the overall tone and texture of the skin.” Of course, all of this needs to be in addition to proper skin care at home, curated with you and for you by a skin specialist.
“Rosacea is a complicated skin condition, and really you need a professional to assess and analyse the skin, determine the severity of the rosacea, and prescribe a programme that includes treatments and products to ensure you get the best possible outcome,” Koukoufikis adds.
Glycolic peel rosacea
Final Thoughts on Chemical Peels and Rosacea
In-clinic acid peels can have a wonderful outcome on those with rosacea but are typically best when used in conjunction with other treatments. “They should only be used to prep the skin before you tackle the rosacea with laser-based treatments,” Koukoufikis says.