Chemical Peel Treatment Specialist in Midland TX

A chemical peel is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses a chemical solution to remove the superficial layers of skin so that the skin grows back smoother and less wrinkled. Chemical peels are often used to treat fine lines, medium to deep wrinkles, sun damage, acne and acne scars, uneven skin tone, and brown spots, and to improve the overall look and feel of a client’s skin.
 
The solutions used in chemical peels include safe amounts of carbolic acid (phenol), glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid, or a combination of such solutions, depending on the extent of the peel. Your specialist will apply the solution to the treatment area using a brush, cotton-tipped swabs, gauze, or a sponge. The solutions cause a controlled injury to the superficial skin layers so that increased collagen production can form healthier and fresher skin in the treatment area.

While you may feel mild stinging during the procedure, it should not cause you any significant pain. That said, deeper chemical peels will involve a higher degree of discomfort than mild peels and are typically only used for severe skin issues. Cold compresses or pain relief medication approved by the specialist can be applied to the skin to ease the stinging and burning sensation during or after the peel.

Since the skin will need time to heal after a chemical peel, it will take some time before you notice satisfactory results from treatment. As such, you will see the results from a superficial chemical peel sooner than you will if you get a deep chemical peel. If you opt for a superficial chemical peel, you will likely begin to notice the results within approximately one to two weeks as it will take a few days to a week for the skin to heal. With medium to deep peels, it can take several weeks to months before the skin completely heals and full results are seen. 

Although you will notice a superficial peel’s results sooner than a deep chemical peel, the results from a medium or deep chemical peel will last longer than the results from a superficial chemical peel will. The results from a superficial chemical peel should last between one and two months, while those from a deep peel can last for years. If you opt for a medium chemical peel, results can last anywhere from two to six months.

We recommend that you please discontinue retinoic acid products and glycolic acid products for 3-4 days before your treatment.

Post-care:

There can be some minor redness and peeling of the skin. This should improve within a few days. We recommend EMU oil and sunscreen after treatment. We also recommend you stay out of the sun for at least 1-2 weeks after treatment.

Our medical spa at The Glamour House Midland TX does indeed provide chemical peels! We would be happy to schedule you for an appointment and are looking for a top-rated med spa that offers chemical peels. We welcome you to schedule an appointment with us today! You can schedule an appointment with us through our website or call us. We serve clients from Midland TX, Greenwood TX, Gardendale TX, Odessa TX, Midkiff TX, Pleasant Farms TX, Stanton TX and BEYOND!