Chemical Peels and work

How do Chemical Peels work? The advance of time, pollution and sunlight all take their toll on the skin, resulting in dullness and in many cases, premature aging.  Exfoliation treatments are recommended to remove the surface layer of dead skin cells and reveal the younger, healthier skin underneath.  Chemical Peels aid skin rejuvenation and other conditions such as acne, sun damage, age spots, smoking damage and dull skin.  Areas which can be treated include the face, neck, decollete’ and hands. While deep peels are available on the market, Renew Clinic prefers a more conservative approach, offering only a “superficial” peel usingNeoStrata or Filorga’s GlyKopeel formulation, which is intended to accelerate the skin’s natural peeling process.  Glycolic acids work to destroy the intercellular cement joining the skin cells together and also help to promote the diffusion of active ingredients, activate the skin repair process and preserve the skin’s protein structures.  It promotes production of collagen and elastin. Kojic acid and bearberry are powerful depigmenting ingredients and work to create more even skin tone.  Vitamins A, C and E help to stimulate cell renewal and contribute to the peel’s anti-aging effect. How long does it take? Treatments can take anything from just a few minutes to 15 minutes Is a chemical peel right for me? Chemical Peels are suitable for all skin types and skin tones.  With all types of peel you may need to use specified homecare products before and after your peel. When can I expect to see results? A very small number of patients experience surface peeling several days after treatments.  The results should be observable within a week to 10 days. Does it hurt? Your skin may be pink and feel tight for a couple of hours after the treatment. What are the risks? The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for each person can be determined only at the time of consultation with our on-site Medical Aesthetic Practitioner.